Question

Abdul is creating a cushion that is 1 foot by 2 feet by 3 feet. He wants to find the least amount of fabric he will need to cover the cushion. He starts by drawing the net shown here.

A net is formed by 2 rectangles. 1 rectangle has a base of 4 feet and height of 3 feet. The other rectangle has a base of 5 feet and height of 2 feet.
What is the least amount of fabric he will need to cover the cushion?

Answer 1

22

Explanation:

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Answer 2

22 ft²

Explanation:

Surface area:

2×(1+3+1) + 3×(1+2+1)

2×5 + 3×4

10 + 12

22 ft²