Problema Solution
Mandy is wrapping a box 1 ft on each side. The wrapping paper is 26 in by 60 in. What size peice should she cut to wrap the box?
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1 ft = 12 in
a = 12 in
The area of the box is:
A1 = 6a^2
A2 = 6*12^2
A3 = 864 in^2
She should cut off an area of 864 in^2 of the wrapping paper.