Question

Jenna wants to wrap a shipping box shaped like a rectangular prism. The box is 22 inches tall and has a square base with sides that each measure 3 inches. How much paper will she​ use?

Answer 1

Answer: $282\ in.^2$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

dimension of box are

$h=22\ in.$

Square base length is $l=3\ in.$

$\therefore w=3\ in.$

The surface area of a rectangular prism is

$S.A.=2[lb+bh+hl]$

The paper area must be equal to the surface area of the prism

$S.A.=2[22\times 3+3\times3 +3\times 22]\\S.A.=2\times 141=282\ in.^2$