Question

Calculate the surface area and volume using the proper units and dimensions on the units for a 3 inch by 3 inch by 3 inch gift box. Please clarify your calculations and make them procise.

Answer 1

SA: 54 inches^2; V: 27 inches^3

Explanation:

The surface area of a cube (all sides are equal) is 6(s^2), where s is the sidelength

The volume of a cube is s^3, where s is the sidelength

That means the surface area is:

6(3^2) = 6(9) = 54

That means the volume is:

3^3 = 27

Answer 2

Volume = 3 x 3 x 3 = 27 cubic inches

Surface area =

Area of one face = 3x 3 = 9 square inches.

There are 6 sides to a cube:

Total surface area = 9 x 6 = 54 square inches.