To calculate the amount of wrapping paper needed, we need to find the surface area of the rectangular prism.
The surface area of a rectangular prism can be calculated using the formula:
Surface Area = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh
Plugging in the values:
Surface Area = 2(10)(17) + 2(10)(4) + 2(17)(4)
Surface Area = 340 + 80 + 136
Surface Area = 556 square centimeters
Therefore, Jerry will need 556 square centimeters of wrapping paper to wrap the present.
An illustration shows a rectangular prism with its length measuring 17 centimeters, width measuring 10 centimeters, and height measuring 4 centimeters. The edges that are not visible are marked as dashed lines.
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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