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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?

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

You will need 411 inches

Explanation:

To solve this problem you have to find the surface area.

First, multiply.

7 × 13 = 91

16 × 7 = 112

16 × 13 = 208

Then add.

91 + 112 + 208 = 411

You will need 411 inches of wrapping paper to cover the box.

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