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A bin for recycling cardboard is shown. The bin is designed without a top.

What is the surface area of the bin?

12 sq feet
35 sq feet
38 sq feet
48 sq feet

A bin for recycling cardboard is shown. The bin is designed without a top. What is-example-1
User Lior Chaga
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Answer:

35 square feet

Explanation:

User Ymajoros
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Answer:

35 square feet

Explanation:

Surface Area is the area of all the surface. Each surface is a rectangle with area:

Area = length * width

There is no "TOP", so there will be total of 5 faces. We find areas of all 5 faces and SUM IT.

Bottom Area = 3 * 1 = 3

Front Area = 3 * 4 = 12

Back Area = 3 * 4 = 12

Left Area = 4 * 1 = 4

Right Area = 4 * 1 = 4

Total Surface Area = 3 + 12 + 12 + 4 + 4 = 35

Surface Area = 35 square feet

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