Question

1. which description can represent the surface area of this trunk? a. the number of square inches that cover the top of the trunk. b. the number of square feet that cover all the outside faces of the trunk. c. the number of square inches of horizontal surface inside the trunk. d. the number of cubic feet that can be packed inside the trunk.

Explanation:

The surface - area of a three - dimensional object is the total area of all its outside faces. Option A only refers to the top face, option C refers to an inside horizontal surface, and option D refers to volume (cubic units). Option B describes the number of square feet that cover all the outside faces of the trunk, which is the definition of surface area.

Answer:

B. The number of square feet that cover all the outside faces of the trunk.