Question

Le Ann is purchasing a giftwrap for a box that measures 8 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 6 inches tall. Calculate the total area of the box that will be covered in giftwrap. Show all of your work for full credit

Answer 1

The answer to your question is: 228 in²

Explanation:

Data

length = 8 in

Wide = 6 in

height = 6 in

Total area = ?

Formula

Area = base x height

There are 3 kinds of rectangles

1st rectangle

Area = 8 x 6

= 48 in² x 2 = 96 in²

2nd

Area = 8 x 6

= 48 in² x 2 = 96 in²

3rd

Area = 6 x 6

= 36 in²

Total area = 96 + 96 + 36

= 228 in²