Question

Maria wants to cover the box shown below with paper. Which of the following could be the dimensions of the paper so that Maria has enough to cover the box, including the ends, with a little left over 8 in. × 4 in.
8 in. × 6 in.
8 in. × 8 in.
or 8 in. × 10 in.

Answer 1

hold on

Answer 2

calculate the surface area of the box

Answer 3

thats wat im doing now

Answer 4

what did you get?

Answer 5

72

Answer 6

i think i used the wrong shape but thats what i calculated.

Answer 7

well the last one is the correct answer

Answer 8

well thanks for that

Answer 9

did you get why is that ?

Answer 10

well i just tried figuring it out but i have no idea

Answer 11

8 in. × 4 is not equal to 72 and 8 in. × 6 in too and 8 in. × 8 in too
but 8x10 is greater than 72 so you will have some left over

Answer 12

ah...