Solve the Problem, If Possible $^{2}$ ?
A) 2 In $2.5 \mathrm{in}$

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem, if possible. Round your answer to the nearest tenth, when appropriate.
-A picture 9 in. by 12 in. is to be mounted on a piece of matte board so that there is an even amount of matte all around the picture. How wide will the border be if the area of the mounted picture is 238 in. $^{2}$ ?

A) 2 in.
B) $2.5 \mathrm{in}$ .
C) 3 in.
D) 3.5 in.