Martin bought a flower vase from a florist. the box in which the vase was packed was shaped like a rectangular prism.

what is the surface area of the box?
a. 2,148 sq cm
b. 1,500 sq cm
c. 1,932 sq cm
d. 966 sq cm

the answer is C: 1932 sq. cm

Step-by-step explanation:

You want to break down the sections (which is double for each)

there are 6 rectangles but you will only need to calculate for 3

1st rectangle

a = (25) (12)

a = 300 sq. cm

**then multiply by 2 = 600 sq. cm**

2nd rectangle

a = (12) (18)

a = 216 sq. cm

then 216 * 2 = 432 sq. cm

3rd rectangle

a = (25) (18)

a = 450 sq. cm

then 450 * 2 = 900 sq. cm

Total Surface Area

SA = 600 sq. cm + 432 sq. cm + 900 sq. cm

SA = 1932 sq. cm