a steel cargo container is shaped like a cube measuring 5.2ft on each edge. How much steel is needed to make this container?

To find the amount of steel needed to make the container, we need to calculate the surface area of the cube.

The surface area of a cube is found by multiplying the length of one of its sides by itself, and then multiplying the result by 6 (since there are 6 faces in a cube).

Given that each side of the cube measures 5.2ft, we can calculate the surface area as follows:

Surface Area = 5.2ft x 5.2ft x 6

Simplifying the equation:

Surface Area = 27.04ft² x 6

Surface Area = 162.24ft²

Therefore, you would need 162.24 square feet of steel to make this container.

To calculate the amount of steel needed to make the container, we need to find the surface area of the cube.

The surface area of a cube with side length 's' can be calculated using the formula: Surface Area = 6s^2.

Given that each edge of the cube measures 5.2ft, we can substitute 's' with 5.2ft in the formula.

Surface Area = 6 * (5.2ft)^2
Surface Area = 6 * 5.2ft * 5.2ft
Surface Area = 6 * 27.04ft^2
Surface Area = 162.24ft^2

Therefore, the steel cargo container requires 162.24 square feet of steel to make.

Area of each side = 5.2^2

There are six sides.

5.2^2 * 6 = ?

However, you will still need to calculate the thickness of the steel sheets being used.