Question

Jocelyn wants to cover a box with wrapping paper. What measure should she use to find the total amount of wrapping paper she needs to wrap the box?

A).area
B).lateral area
C).surface area
D0.volume

Answer 1

When you wrap a present you cover the "surface area" of your present. "Area" would not be specific enough and "lateral area" just means the sides of your present.

Answer 2

The answer would be surface area, because you need to know the area of the surface in order to get the right amount of wrapping paper.