A cereal box has dimensions of 12" x 3" x 18". How many square inches of cardboard are used in its c

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    A cereal box has dimensions of 12" x 3" x 18". How many square inches of cardboard are used in its construction?

    A cereal box is a rectangular solid. The volume formula is V = lwh.

    Substituting these values of the cereal box in, we have:
    V = 12(3)(18)
    V = 648 cubic inches
     
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