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?

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?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts

SectionP.CT: Test

Problem 1CT

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