Question

question. mayerlin wraps a gift box in the shape of a cube. the figure below shows a net for the gift box. 5.5 in how much wrapping paper did she use, in square inches? answer a = in² submit answer

Explanation:

Step1: Recall surface - area formula for cube

$A = 6s^{2}$, where $s$ is side - length.

Step2: Identify side - length

Given $s = 5.5$ in.

Step3: Substitute value into formula

$A=6\times(5.5)^{2}=6\times30.25 = 181.5$ in².

Answer:

$181.5$