SOLUTION: how much paper is needed to cover all sides of a cube that measures 3 ft on a side?

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Question 354626: how much paper is needed to cover all sides of a cube that measures 3 ft on a side?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
*Note: cube has 6 sides with the Surface Area of each = l*w
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question states
3ft * 3ft = 9ft^2 for each side
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6*9ft^2 = 54ft^2
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54ft^2 of paper will be needed