SOLUTION: how many square inches of paper are needed to cover a cube that measures 12 inches on each edge

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Question 359171: how many square inches of paper are needed to cover a cube that measures 12 inches on each edge
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Hi,

a cube that measures 12 inches on each edge

Its Surface Area = 6* 144 square inches (6 faces each with 12*12 square inches of area)

6%2A144in%5E2+=+864in%5E2

864 square inches of paper would be needed to cover that cube