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4. The bottom of a shopping bag measures 8 inches by 10 inches. The bag has a height of 12 inches. How much paper is needed to make the bag.

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4. The bottom of a shopping bag measures 8 inches by 10 inches. The bag has a height of 12 inches. How much paper is needed to make the bag.

anonymous · Answer

I hope I dont sound stupid.

anonymous · Answer

do u have any choices? If not then the answer is either 168 or 960 which now tht i think about it 960 makes no since so I believe its 168. And no you dont sound stupid.

anonymous · Answer

I have choices. I really thought I was doing it right but none of what I found were answers. @Miu

anonymous · Answer

wait a sec... if... hmm ok ur right. 512 in.2 is the answer. You find the area of each side the bottom is 8*10 then the front and back 2(12*10) and the sides 2(12*8)

anonymous · Answer

there could be a mistake

anonymous · Answer

oh, that sounds right. @Miu  Thank you.

anonymous · Answer

np hun @Daniela_Leah