Kelsey is making a paperweight as a birthday present for her dad. She cut a piece of wood in the shape of a rectangular prism.

a. Find the surface area of the prism using the formula SA = 2LW + 2WH + 2LH. Be sure you show all your work.

b. Suppose Kelsey wants to decorate the paperweight. What useful information does the surface area provide

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Kelsey is making a paperweight as a birthday present for her dad. She cut a piece of wood in the shape of a rectangular prism. 

a. Find the surface area of the prism using the formula SA = 2LW + 2WH + 2LH. Be sure you show all your work. 

b. Suppose Kelsey wants to decorate the paperweight. What useful information does the surface area provide

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

I'm just doing the calculations and I'll have the answer. :P

anonymous · Answer

thanks

anonymous · Answer

A. 84+24+28=(add these to get your answer)
B. The surface area will help her know how much paint(or whatever she may use to decorate) she needs. So, she can get the exact amount, or a little extra just in case.

anonymous · Answer

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