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The perimeter of a box is 20 in what are some possible areas of the box (list two)

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Let's denote the dimensions of the rectangular box as length (L), width (W), and height (H).

The formula for the perimeter (P) of a rectangular box is given by:

\[ P = 4L + 4W + 4H \]

In this case, you're given that the perimeter is 20 inches:

\[ 20 = 4L + 4W + 4H \]

Dividing both sides by 4:

\[ 5 = L + W + H \]

Now, you want to find possible areas of the box. The area (A) of a rectangular box is given by:

\[ A = L \times W \times H \]

Since \(5 = L + W + H\), the possible areas can vary based on the values of L, W, and H. Here are two possible sets of dimensions:

1. If \(L = 1\), \(W = 2\), and \(H = 2

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