Question

Erin is wrapping presents for the holidays. She has a box that measures 20 cm x 14 cm x 14 cm. How many square centimeters of wrapping paper does she need to cover the box without overlapping?

Answer 1

What that other guy said

Answer 2

There are 2 sides that are 14 x 14 and 4 sides that are 14 x 20.

Find the area of each one:

14 x 14 = 196 cm^2

14 x 20 = 280 cm^2

Now find the total of all sides added together:

196 + 196 + 280 + 280 + 280 + 280 = 1512 cm^2

She needs 1512 cm^2