Question

Wants to wrap a shipping box shaped like a rectangular prism. The box is 25 inches tall and has a square base with sides that each measure 6 inches. How much paper will she​ use?

Answer 1

672 square inches

Explanation:

Given data

Height= 25inches

Lenght = 6 inches

Width= 6 inches

The expression for the area of the box is given as

TSA= 2 (lh + lw+ hw)

TSA= 2(6*25+ 6*6+ 25*6)

TSA= 2(150+ 36+150 )

TSA= 2*(336)

TSA= 672 square inches