Question

Jenna wants to wrap a shipping box shaped like a rectangular prism. The box is 22 inches tall and has a square base with sides that each measure 3 inches. How much paper will she​ use?

Answer 1

Answer:
`282\ in.^2`

Explanation:

Given

dimension of box are

`h=22\ in.\\`

Square base length is
`l=3\ in.`

`\therefore w=3\ in.`

The surface area of a rectangular prism is

`S.A.=2[lb+bh+hl]`

The paper area must be equal to the surface area of the prism

`S.A.=2[22* 3+3*3 +3* 22]\\S.A.=2* 141=282\ in.^2`