Which situation would require finding the surface area? Billy needs to calculate how much paint is needed to cover the front side of his playhouse door. Tommy would like to know how much wood is needed to build a fence around his garden. Jane needs to find out how much wrapping paper is needed to cover a package. Carol needs to find out how much water will fill a cylinder.

Which situation would require finding the surface area? Billy needs to calculate how much paint is needed to cover the front side of his playhouse door. Tommy would like to know how much wood is needed to build a fence around his garden. Jane needs to find out how much wrapping paper is needed to cover a package. Carol needs to find out how much water will fill a cylinder.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts

SectionP.CT: Test

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Billy needs to calculate how much paint is needed to cover the front side of his playhouse door.
Tommy would like to know how much wood is needed to build a fence around his garden.
Jane needs to find out how much wrapping paper is needed to cover a package.
Carol needs to find out how much water will fill a cylinder.

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