SOLUTION: how many square inches of velvet fabric is needed to cover a shoe box that is 10 inches in width and 6 inches in length and 5 inches in height?

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Question 184689: how many square inches of velvet fabric is needed to cover a shoe box that is 10 inches in width and 6 inches in length and 5 inches in height?
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To cover the entire box, you have two rectangles that are 6 by 5, two that are 6 by 10, and two that are 5 by 10. Calculate the area of all six rectangles and then add the areas to get the total surface area.


John