SOLUTION: what is the area of the top of a square box that has a volume of 8 cubic ft?

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Question 469913: what is the area of the top of a square box that has a volume of 8 cubic ft?
Answer by ewatrrr(10682) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let s represent the length of each side of the square box

 s^3 = 8ft^3

  s = 2ft

area of the top of a square box: 2ft*2ft = 4ft^2