An oatmeal box is shaped like a cylinder with 2 inch radius and 9 inch height. Use a net to find the surface area S of the oatmeal box to the nearest tenth. Then find the number of square feet of cardboard needed for 1,500 oatmeal boxes. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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Answer 1

As = 2pir^2 + 2pi*r*h =
6.28*2^2 + 6.28*2*9 = 138.2 In^2.

138.2In^2 * 1Ft^2/144In^2 = 0.959
Ft^2.

0.959Ft^2/box * 1500boxes = 1439.2 Ft^2. of cardboard.