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 find the total surface area of the storage bin, we need to calculate the surface area of each individual side and then sum them all together.
Assuming the storage bin is rectangular in shape, we need to calculate the surface area of each side:
1. Two sides will have the dimensions of: height x width
2. Two sides will have the dimensions of: height x depth
3. The bottom will have the dimensions of: width x depth
Let's say the dimensions of the storage bin are:
- Height: 10 inches
- Width: 6 inches
- Depth: 4 inches
Calculating the total surface area:
1. Two sides with dimensions of 10 x 6: 2 x (10 x 6) = 120 square inches
2. Two sides with dimensions of 10 x 4: 2 x (10 x 4) = 80 square inches
3. The bottom with dimensions of 6 x 4: 6 x 4 = 24 square inches
Total surface area = 120 + 80 + 24 = 224 square inches
Therefore, the total surface area of the storage bin is 224 square inches.