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A gift box has the shape of a rectangular prism. How much wrapping paper do you need to cover the​ box?

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A gift box has the shape of a rectangular prism. How much wrapping paper do you need-example-1
User Shalbert
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Answer:

652 in²

Explanation:

The formula is 2(wl+hl+hw)

h is height

w is width

l is length

Use PEMDAS/BIDMAS/BODMAS (do the parentheses then multiply it)

326*2 = 652

add your units

652 in^2

User KSletmoe
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Answer:

852 inches square

Explanation:

2×(16×15 + 16×6 + 15×6)

User Hadas
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