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How much wrapping paper do you need to cover a gift box in the shape of a rectangular prism with the dimensions of 6 inches by 5 inches by 13 inches

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Answer:

The amount of paper wrapped is 346 inch^2

Explanation:

we are given rectangular prism

length=l=6 inches

width=w=5 inches

height=h=13 inches

now, we can use surface area formula


SA=2(lw+wh+hl)

now, we can plug values

and we get


SA=2(6* 5+5* 13+13* 6)


SA=346inch^2


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