Simone has a red cylindrical storage box that she would like to decorate with patterned paper. How much paper will Simone need to cover the entire box? Use 3.14 for π. The formula chart is at the bottom of the page.

Determine the total surface area of the shape. Remember to not round the answers.

(7 points)
Radius of circle =
inches Area of each Circular Face =
square inches

Total Area of the Circular Faces =
square inches

Circumference of Circle =
inches Height of Cylinder =
inches

Area of the Lateral Face =
square inches

Total Surface Area of Cylinder =
square inches

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To find the total surface area of the cylindrical storage box, we will use the following formulas:

  1. Area of each Circular Face (top and bottom): \[ A_{circle} = \pi r^2 \]
  2. Total Area of the Circular Faces: \[ A_{total_circles} = 2 \times A_{circle} \]
  3. Circumference of the Circle: \[ C = 2\pi r \]
  4. Area of the Lateral Face: \[ A_{lateral} = C \times h \]
  5. Total Surface Area of the Cylinder: \[ A_{total} = A_{total_circles} + A_{lateral} \]

Now, we’ll calculate each part given the radius and height of the cylinder.

Assuming:

  • Radius of circle (\( r \)) = 3 inches
  • Height of cylinder (\( h \)) = 10 inches

Step 1: Calculate the Area of each Circular Face

\[ A_{circle} = \pi r^2 = 3.14 \times (3)^2 = 3.14 \times 9 = 28.26 \text{ square inches} \]

Step 2: Calculate the Total Area of the Circular Faces

\[ A_{total_circles} = 2 \times A_{circle} = 2 \times 28.26 = 56.52 \text{ square inches} \]

Step 3: Calculate the Circumference of the Circle

\[ C = 2\pi r = 2 \times 3.14 \times 3 = 18.84 \text{ inches} \]

Step 4: Calculate the Area of the Lateral Face

\[ A_{lateral} = C \times h = 18.84 \times 10 = 188.4 \text{ square inches} \]

Step 5: Calculate the Total Surface Area of the Cylinder

\[ A_{total} = A_{total_circles} + A_{lateral} = 56.52 + 188.4 = 244.92 \text{ square inches} \]

Summary of Calculations

  • Radius of circle = 3 inches
  • Area of each Circular Face = 28.26 square inches
  • Total Area of the Circular Faces = 56.52 square inches
  • Circumference of Circle = 18.84 inches
  • Height of Cylinder = 10 inches
  • Area of the Lateral Face = 188.4 square inches
  • Total Surface Area of Cylinder = 244.92 square inches

Now Simone knows that she will need 244.92 square inches of patterned paper to cover the entire box.