18.
Alistair is wrapping a present shaped as a rectangular prism. Alistair wants to determine the
amount of wrapping paper he will need.
Which measurement is most appropriate for Alistair to use to calculate the amount of wrapping
paper needed, and why?
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cm³; the rectangular prism is a 3-dimensional object and should be measured in
cubic centimeters.
cm³; the amount of wrapping paper is calculated by determining the surface area,
which is a 2-dimensional measurement and should be measured in square
centimeters.
cm²; the rectangular prism is a 3-dimensional object and should be measured in
cubic centimeters.
cm²; the amount of wrapping paper is calculated by determining the surface area,
O which is a 2-dimensional measurement and should be measured in square
centimeters.