Question

A box is to be wrapped in a red decorative paper. The box is 9 inches long, 5 inches wide and 4 inches high. What is the minimum amount of decorative paper needed to cover the box? *

Answer 1

SA= 2 (4)(5) + 2(5)(9) + 2(4)(9)

SA= 202in^2

If the box contains confetti, how much cubic inches of confetti are needed to fill the box?

V= lwh

= 4*5*9

= 180 in^3