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Angela wants to wrap a rectangular shape present that is 6 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 4 inches height. how much wrapping paper will she need?

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228 in²

Explanation:

Surface area of a cuboid is;

SA = 2lw + 2lh + 2hw

We are given;

Length; l = 6 inches

Width; w = 10 inches

Height; h = 4 inches

SA = 2(6 * 10) + 2(6 * 4) + 2(4 * 10)

SA = 120 + 48 + 80

SA = 228 in²

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