SOLUTION: I have 20 boxes that need to be wrapped. The dimensions are 6 in (top) x 10 in ( wide) x 8 in ( height). How many metres of wrapping paper should I buy for the 20 boxes ? Thank

Question 849110: I have 20 boxes that need to be wrapped. The dimensions are 6 in (top) x 10 in ( wide) x 8 in ( height). How many metres of wrapping paper should I buy for the 20 boxes ?
Thank you
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Surface = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh

 

Hi,



Surface = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh = 20 = 7520in^2

1m^2 = 1550 in^2 to nearest hundredth

7520in^2/1550 = 4.85 m^2

 

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