The landscape architect wants to make a larger drawing on the sheet of paper that mesures 11 inches by 17 inches. the larger drawing should include the same 2 1/2 inch column on the side. there should be at least 1/2 inch of space on all sides of the drawing. what are the dimensions of the area she can use to make the new drawing?

7½×16 in.

Step-by-step explanation:

Data:

11×17 in paper

    ½ in margins

 2½ in column

Calculations:

 Width = 11 - 2 × ½ - 2½ = 11 - 1 - 2½ =  7½ in

Height = 17 - 2 × ½         = 17 - 1         = 16    in

The dimensions of the drawing area are 7½ ×16 in.

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