First, we need to calculate the surface area of the box. To do so, we need to determine the area of each face of the box:
- The top and bottom faces are both rectangular, with dimensions 10 cm by 17 cm. The area of each face is therefore 10 cm x 17 cm = 170 cm^2.
- The front and back faces are both rectangular, with dimensions 4 cm by 17 cm. The area of each face is therefore 4 cm x 17 cm = 68 cm^2.
- The left and right faces are both rectangular, with dimensions 4 cm by 10 cm. The area of each face is therefore 4 cm x 10 cm = 40 cm^2.
To calculate the total surface area, we add up the area of all six faces:
170 cm^2 + 170 cm^2 + 68 cm^2 + 68 cm^2 + 40 cm^2 + 40 cm^2 = 556 cm^2
Therefore, Jerry will need 556 cm^2 of wrapping paper to wrap the present.
Jerry wants to wrap a present in a box for his mother. The box measures 10 cm wide 4 cm high and 17 cm long. How much wrapping paper will Jerry need to wrap the present
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