Answer: The surface area of the rectangular box = the amount of wrapping paper needed to cover the rectangular box = 394.24 in.²
Explanation:
Surface area = 2(wl + hl + hw).
Volume = Length x Width x Height
Given the following:
Volume = 476.16 in.³
Length = 4.8 in.
Width = 8 in.
Find the height (h) using the volume formula:
476.16 = 4.8 × 8 × h
476.16 = 38.4 × h
476.16/38.4 = h
h = 12.4 in.
Surface area = 2(wl + hl + hw) = 2(8 × 4.8 + 12.4 × 4.8 + 12.4 × 8) = 394.24 in.²
The amount of wrapping paper needed to cover the rectangular box = Surface area = 394.24 in.²