In order to find the surface area, we need to calculate the area of each of the six faces of the cube. Since a cube has six equal sides, each side will have an area of (4 ft) * (4 ft) = 16 square feet.
Therefore, the surface area of the cube-shaped cardboard box is 16 square feet * 6 sides = 96 square feet.
Jesse unfolded a cube-shaped cardboard box, as shown below.
4 ft
What is the surface area, in square feet, of the cardboard box?
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