SOLUTION: a closed rectangular box measuring 72 cm by 54 cm by 48cm externally is made of wood 2cm thick what is the volume of wood used in making the box?

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Question 720246:
a closed rectangular box measuring 72 cm by 54 cm by 48cm externally is made of wood 2cm thick what is the volume of wood used in making the box?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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I'M SORRY I MISREAD THE PROBLEM.
[SUGGESTION - DRAW A 3 DIMENSIONAL SKETCH OF THE BOX SHOWING THE THICKNESS OF THE WOOD.
IF THE TOP & BOTTOM ARE 72 BY 54.
2*72*54=7,776 IN^2.
AND THE 2 SIDES ARE:
2(48-4)54=4,752 IN^2.
THEN THE 2 ENDS ARE:
2(48-4)(72-4)
2*44*68=5,984 IN^2.
7,776+4.752+5.984=18,512 IN^2.
SORRY FOR THE MISTAKE.