Question

Janey paints a block of wood with gold glitter for an art project. The block measures 8 inches by 10 inches by 20 inches. After she's done, she decides to make two blocks by cutting through the block on the red line. She still wants each block to be covered with gold glitter. What is the total area of the cut surfaces she still needs to paint? Answer the questions to find out. 1. What is the shape of each cut surface? What are its dimensions? Write your answer in the space below. 2. What is the area of each cut surface? Write your answer in the space below. 3. What is the total area Janey still needs to paint? Explain how you found your answer. Write your answer in the space below.

Answer 1

Number 3 Answer

Explanation:

160 square inches. I found this out buy A = 10 • 8 = 80

area that needs to be covered = 80 • 2 = 160 square inches.