SOLUTION: Emma is making a model of a Mardi Gras float. She is making it from a shoebox that measures 10 in. wide x 6in. long x 5in. high. She will cover the bottom and all four sides with

Question 569580: Emma is making a model of a Mardi Gras float. She is making it from a shoebox that measures 10 in. wide x 6in. long x 5in. high. She will cover the bottom and all four sides with velvet. How many square in. of velvet will she need?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is a perimeter problem minus 1 top side, total(t) square inches
the top and bottom are l*w
the two long sides are h*l
the two short sides are h*w

since theres only the bottom we dont multiply by 2 for the lw sides

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