How many square centimeters would be wrapped around this rectangular prism?

You haven't told us whether the rectangular prism is the size of a pack of gum or more like the size of a cruise ship.
Whatever size it is, here's the number of centimeter squares you need to cover the whole outside of it:
(2 x length x width) + (2 x length x height) + (2 x width x height)
with all measurements made in centimeters.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

To calculate the surface area of a rectangular prism, use the formula S A = 2 × ( lw + l h + w h ) . Substitute the length, width, and height into the formula to find the total area in square centimeters. This area represents how much material would be needed to wrap around the prism.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-12-26