Jerry wants to wrap a present in a box for his mother. The box measures 10cm wide, 4cm high, and 17cm long. How much paper will he need to wrap the present?

Answer 1

First, calculate the total surface area of the box:

- Two sides of the box measure 10cm * 4cm = 40 square cm each.
- Two other sides measure 17cm * 4cm = 68 square cm each.
- Two remaining sides measure 17cm * 10cm = 170 square cm each.

Now, add all the sides together to get the total surface area:

40cm2 + 40cm2 + 68cm2 + 68cm2 + 170cm2 + 170cm2 = 556 square cm

Therefore, Jerry will need 556 square cm of paper to wrap the present.