Susan bought two gifts. One package is a rectangular prism with a base length of 4 inches, a base width of 2 inches, and a height of 10 inches. The other package is a cube with a side length of 5 inches. Which package requires more wrapping paper to cover? What is the total amount of wrapping paper Susan must use to cover both packages?

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Susan bought two gifts. One package is a rectangular prism with a base length of 4 inches, a base width of 2 inches, and a height of 10 inches. The other package is a cube with a side length of 5 inches. Which package requires more wrapping paper to cover? What is the total amount of wrapping paper Susan must use to cover both packages?

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