2. wrapping paper costs $0.045 per square inch. if a moving box that is an 5.5 inch cube is being wrapped…

2. wrapping paper costs $0.045 per square inch. if a moving box that is an 5.5 inch cube is being wrapped, how much would the wrapping paper for this box cost (rounded to the nearest dollars and cents)?\n$10.89\n$8.17\n$49.01\n$18.50

2. wrapping paper costs $0.045 per square inch. if a moving box that is an 5.5 inch cube is being wrapped, how much would the wrapping paper for this box cost (rounded to the nearest dollars and cents)?\n$10.89\n$8.17\n$49.01\n$18.50

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Find cube surface area

A cube has 6 equal faces. Area of one face: $A_{face} = s^2$, where $s=5.5$ inches. Total surface area: $A_{total} = 6s^2 = 6\times(5.5)^2 = 6\times30.25 = 181.5$ square inches.

Step2: Calculate total cost

Multiply surface area by cost per square inch ($$0.045$): $\text{Total Cost} = 181.5\times0.045 = 8.1675$

Step3: Round to nearest cent

Round $8.1675$ to two decimal places: $$8.17$

Answer:

$8.17