Question

The bottom of a shopping bag measures 8 inches by 10 inches. th bag has a height of 12 inches. how much paper is needed to make the bag?

A:256 in^2
B: 296 in^2
C: 512 in^2
D: 592 in^2

Answer 1

The answer is C. 512in^2 you find the area of each side the bottom is 8*10 then the front and back 2(12*10)and the sides 2(12*18).

Answer 2

512 in.^2 you find the area of each side. the bottom is 8*10 the front and back are 2(12*10) and the sides 2(12*8). Do the math and you get 512in ^2