Solve Area Problem $5 \mathrm{in.}$ By $7 \frac{1}{2}$ In Is Put in a Frame Measuring

Multiple Choice

Solve area problem.
-A photograph measuring $5 \mathrm{in.}$ by $7 \frac{1}{2}$ in. is put in a frame measuring $5 \frac{1}{2}$ in. by $8 \mathrm{in}$ . What is the area of the border around the photo?

A) 6 in. ${ }^{2}$
B) $6 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{in.}^{2}$
C) 7 in. ${ }^{2}$
D) $5 \frac{1}{2}$ in. ${ }^{2}$