SOLUTION: A rectangular box is to used to store radioactive materials.The inside of the box is 12.0cm long,9.50cm wide ,and 8.75 cm deep.What is the area of sheet lead that must be used to

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Question 128147:
A rectangular box is to used to store radioactive materials.The inside of the box is 12.0cm long,9.50cm wide ,and 8.75 cm deep.What is the area of sheet lead that must be used to line the inside of the box ?

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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12*8.75*4=420 CM^2
9.5*8.75*2=166.25 CM^2
420=166.25=586.25 CM^2 ANSWER FOR THE AMOUNT OF LEAD REQUIRED.