To calculate the total surface area of the storage bin, we need to find the areas of each side and then add them together.
If the storage bin is a rectangular prism, with dimensions:
- Length = 10 inches
- Width = 6 inches
- Height = 4 inches
The formula to find the surface area of a rectangular prism is:
Surface Area = 2(L x W) + 2(W x H) + 2(L x H)
Plugging in the values:
Surface Area = 2(10 x 6) + 2(6 x 4) + 2(10 x 4)
Surface Area = 2(60) + 2(24) + 2(40)
Surface Area = 120 + 48 + 80
Surface Area = 248 square inches
Therefore, the total surface area of the storage bin is 248 square inches.
Manny created a storage bin for the family to hold the
remote control and cell phone cords. What is the total
surface area of the storage bin?
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