Question

Maria has a box that is in the shape of a rectangular prism. Its dimensions are 8 in x 6 in x 4 in. Find the amount of paper that Maria needs to cover her box.
I did the math and the research and the answer is 192, but this is not a choice on the test.

Answer 1

192

Answer 2

your welcome

Answer 3

Ezra, we're not to directly give them the answer. We help lead them to the answer and have them give it to you.

Answer 4

ok just signed up sorrry

Answer 5

This is okay.

Answer 6

What are your answer choices @MathHomeworkHelp

Answer 7

My answer choices are 210, 208, 18, 104 @Duck.

Answer 8

Okay, I'll try to help but bear with me I am not the best drawer.

Answer 9

So we have this rectangle.

Answer 10

The formula for surface area is, 2lw + 2 lh+ 2wh where l = length, h = height and w = width.

Answer 11

So let's plug this in.

Answer 12

lol your not bad at drawing

Answer 13

2(8*6) + 2(8*4) + 2(4*6)

Answer 14

Thank you.

Answer 15

So, these our the measurements.

Answer 16

Can you figure out what those equal?

Answer 17

208?

Answer 18

Great job. That's correct :)

Answer 19

Thank you! @Duck.

Answer 20

Glad I could help.