Question

Chloe wants to wrap a present in a box for Sarah. The top and bottom of the box is 8 in. by 3 in., the sides are both 3 in by 2 in. and the front and back are 8 in by 2 in. How much wrapping

paper will Chloe need to wrap the present?

Answer 1

92 inches squared

Explanation:

T/P = 8 * 3

L/R = 3 * 2

F/B = 8 * 2

Solving for surface area!

2(24) + 2(6) + 2(16) = 92