Latanga is decorating the outside of a box in the shape of a right rectangular prism. The figure below shows a net for the b What is the serface area of the box, in square inches that Latanya decorates?

To find the surface area of a right rectangular prism, you can use the formula: Surface Area = 2(length × width + length × height + width × height). If Latanga's box has dimensions of length = 10 inches, width = 4 inches, and height = 5 inches, you would calculate it as follows: Surface Area = 2(10 × 4 + 10 × 5 + 4 × 5) = 2(40 + 50 + 20) = 2(110) = 220 square inches. So, Latanga will decorate 220 square inches of the box! Now imagine Latanga’s box is part of a gift for a friend’s birthday! Not only does she need to figure out the surface area for decoration, but she can also think about how to wrap it beautifully. Whether it's using wrapping paper or painting directly on it, understanding the dimensions helps her choose the right amount of materials!