Question

which description can represent the surface area of this shoebox? the number of square inches of horizontal surface inside the shoebox. the number of square inches that cover all the outside faces of the shoebox. the number of inches tall the shoebox is. the number of cubic inches that can be packed inside the shoebox.

Explanation:

The surface - area of a three - dimensional object is the total area of all its outer faces. The first option refers to a part of the inner surface, the third option is about height (a linear measurement), and the fourth option is about volume.

Answer:

The number of square inches that cover all the outside faces of the shoebox.