SOLUTION: A box is 12 inches wide, 16 inches long and 6 inches high. How many square inches of paper would be needed to cover it on all sides?

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Question 184477: A box is 12 inches wide, 16 inches long and 6 inches high. How many square inches of paper would be needed to cover it on all sides?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2*12*6+2*16*6
144+192=336 IN^2 TO COVER ALL SIDES.