Answer:
380 square inches
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given the measurements of the Rectangular Prism as
8 inches by 9 inches by 10 inches
Where based on the order of arrangement:
8 inches = Length
9 inches= Width
10 inches = Height
Step 1
Find the amount of wrapping paper needed
Perimeter = 2L + 2W
= 2 × 8 + 2 ×9
= 16 + 18
= 34 inches
Base = L × W
= 8 × 9
= 72 inches
Surface Area of the Rectangular Prism =PH + 2B
Where P = Perimeter
H = Height
B = Base
= 34 × 10 + 2× 72
= 340 + 144
= 484 square inches
The area of the Rectangular prism = 484 square inches
Step 2
So we were told that she used wrapping paper the measured 2 feet by 3 feet.
We would convert the values in feet to inches
1 ft = 12 inches
Length = 2 ft = 2 × 12 = 24 inches
Width = 3 ft = 3 × 12 = 36 inches
We find the area of the wrapping paper
Length × Width = 24inches × 36 inches = 864 square inches.
Step 3
The amount of square inches of wrapping paper left over is calculated as:
Area of the wrapping paper used - Area of the Rectangular prism
= 864 square inches - 484 square inches
= 380 square inches.
Therefore, the amount of square inches of wrapping paper left over is 380 square inches.
