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Frank got a gift for his sister and put it in a shoebox.

Note: Figure is not drawn to scale.

Now, he wants to wrap it with wrapping paper. If the length of the shoebox measures 12 in, the width measures 6 in, and the height measures 4 in, how much wrapping paper does he need to cover the shoebox?
A.
432 sq in
B.
576 sq in
C.
144 sq in
D.
288 sq in

User Catlard
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Answer:

D) 288 sq. in

Explanation:

Wrapping paper = surface area

= 2[12×6 + 12×4 + 6×4]

= 2(72 + 48 + 24)

= 2(144)

= 288 in²

User Shomari
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Answer:288

Explanation:

12 x 4 x 6 = 288

I’m sorry if I’m wrong :/

User Scottm
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