Answer:[tex]236\ in.^2[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Dimension of gift box is
Width [tex]b=8\ in.[/tex]
height [tex]h=6\ in.[/tex]
Length [tex]L=5\ in.[/tex]
So, box is in shape cubiod
and its surface area is given by
[tex]S.A.=2(lb+bh+hl)[/tex]
[tex]S.A.=2(5\times 8+8\times 6+6\times 5)[/tex]
[tex]S.A.=2(40+48+30)[/tex]
[tex]S.A.=2\times 118[/tex]
[tex]S.A.=236\ in.^2[/tex]
So, [tex]236\ in.^2[/tex] of gift paper is required
