sam uses a square wrapping sheet to wrap a gift box. The dimension of the wrapping paper are 25×25. calculate the number of wrapping sheets required to cover one gift box.
I guess that would depend on the size of the box, dontcha think?
To calculate the number of wrapping sheets required to cover one gift box, we need to determine how many times the dimensions of the gift box fit within the dimensions of the wrapping sheet.
Given that the wrapping sheet is square and has dimensions of 25×25, we can assume that both sides of the sheet are equal in length.
Let's suppose the gift box has dimensions of length (L), width (W), and height (H). To wrap the gift box completely, we need to cover all six sides.
Now, we'll compare the dimensions of the gift box to the dimensions of the wrapping sheet to see how many times each side of the gift box can fit within the wrapping sheet.
For the length (L) of the gift box:
- Divide the length of the wrapping sheet (25) by the length of the gift box (L).
- Round down the result to the nearest whole number to account for any excess wrapping that may be required.
- This will tell us how many times the wrapping sheet can fit the length of the gift box.
For the width (W) and height (H) of the gift box, we follow the same steps.
Finally, we multiply the number of times the length, width, and height fit within the wrapping sheet to get the total number of wrapping sheets required to cover the gift box.
Let's say the gift box has dimensions of 10×10×10.
For the length:
- 25 ÷ 10 = 2.5
- Round down to the nearest whole number: 2
For the width:
- 25 ÷ 10 = 2.5
- Round down to the nearest whole number: 2
For the height:
- 25 ÷ 10 = 2.5
- Round down to the nearest whole number: 2
Now, multiply the number of times each dimension fits within the wrapping sheet:
- 2 × 2 × 2 = 8
So, you would require 8 wrapping sheets to cover one gift box with dimensions of 10×10×10 using a square wrapping sheet with dimensions of 25×25.