Question

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the length of each edge of a box is 29 inches. each side of the box is in the shape of a square. the box does not have a lid. what is the exterior surface - area, in square inches, of this box without a lid?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the number of sides

A box without a lid has 5 sides.

Step2: Calculate area of one side

The area of one - square side with side length $a = 29$ inches is $A_{1}=a^{2}=29^{2}=841$ square inches.

Step3: Calculate total surface area

The total exterior surface area $A$ of the 5 - sided box is $A = 5\times A_{1}=5\times841 = 4205$ square inches.

Answer:

4205