*see attachment for the diagram of the box that was wrapped
Answer:
2,124 in.²
Explanation:
The box has the following dimensions:
L = 24 in.
W = 18 in.
H = 15 in.
The square inches of paper used by Sam = surface area of the box(rectangular prism)
Surface area = 2(LW + LH + WH)
Surface area = 2(24×18 + 24×15 + 18×15)
Surface area = 2(432 + 360 + 270)
Surface area = 2(1,062)
Surface area = 2,124 in.²