SOLUTION: Josh is wrapping a box that is 5 feet long 14 feet wide and 3 feet tall with wrapping paper. How much wrapping paper will he need to cover the box?

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Question 1057829: Josh is wrapping a box that is 5 feet long 14 feet wide and 3 feet tall with wrapping paper. How much wrapping paper will he need to cover the box?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The opposite faces of the box have the same dimensions
sides (1) and (2)
+5%2A3+%2B+5%2A3+=+2%2A15+
+2%2A15+=+30+
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sides (3) and (4)
+5%2A14+%2B+5%2A14+=+2%2A70+
+2%2A70+=+140+
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sides (5) and (6)
+3%2A14+%2B+3%2A14+=+2%2A42+
+2%2A42+=+84+
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+30+%2B+140+%2B+84+=+254+
254 square feet of wrapping paper is needed