Manny created a storage bin for the family to hold the
remote control and cell phone cords. What is the total
surface area of the storage bin?
To calculate the total surface area of the storage bin, we need to find the areas of each side and then add them together.
If the storage bin is a rectangular prism, with dimensions:
- Length = 10 inches
- Width = 6 inches
- Height = 4 inches
The formula to find the surface area of a rectangular prism is:
Surface Area = 2(L x W) + 2(W x H) + 2(L x H)
Plugging in the values:
Surface Area = 2(10 x 6) + 2(6 x 4) + 2(10 x 4)
Surface Area = 2(60) + 2(24) + 2(40)
Surface Area = 120 + 48 + 80
Surface Area = 248 square inches
Therefore, the total surface area of the storage bin is 248 square inches.