Question

A rectangular box which is 7 in. by 7 in. by 3 in must be covered with brown packaging paper before it can be mailed. How

much paper is required?
a. 147 sq. in.
b. 182 sq. in.
c. 161 sq. in.
d. 91 sq. in.

Answer 1

A: 147 sq. in.

Step-by-step explanation: 7X7=49

49X3=147

The answer is A (147 sq. in.)

Answer 2

Answer: B (182 Sq. In.)

Explanation:

SA=Ph+2B

SA=(28*3)+(2*49)

SA=(84)+(98)

SA=182 Sq. In.