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Hahaha has to cover your cereal box with construction paper for her book in a box report. The blocks measures 2.5 inches times 12 inches times 10 inches. What is the minimum of amount of paper she will need to use?

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the minimum of amount of paper is the surface of the box:


S = 2(2.5*12 + 12*10 + 2.5*10)


S = 350 in^2


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She will need to use minimum of 350 in^2 of paper.