Question

This figure represents a small paperweight that is to be covered on all sides with a plaid fabric.

How much fabric is needed to cover the paperweight?

Enter your answer as a decimal in the box.

cm²

HELP ASAP 50 POINTS!!!!

Answer 1

111.5 cm²

Explanation:

Fabric needed to cover paperweight = Surface Area

Surface Area

• 2(LH + BH + LB)
• 2(5 x 3.5 + 4.5 x 3.5 + 5 x 4.5)
• 2(17.5 + 15.75 + 22.5)
• 2(55.75)
• 111.5 cm²

Answer 2

Find total surface area

• L=4.5cm
• B=5cm
• H=3.5cm

Now

TSA

• 2(LB+BH+LH)
• 2(4.5×5+3.5×5+3.5×4.5)
• 2(55.75)
• 111.5cm²