Question

Use the formula SA=6s2 , where SA is the surface area and s is the edge length of the cube, to solve this problem. Eliz must cover a cube-shaped box with giftwrap. The edge length of the box is 6 1/2 inches. What is the surface area of the box? Enter your answer, as a mixed number in simplest form, in the box. in²

Answer 1

Please use "^" to denote exponentiation: SA = 6 s^2.

Here, the total surface area is SA = 6 (6.5 inches)^2 = 253 1.2 square inches