Answer: [tex]282\ in.^2[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
dimension of box are
[tex]h=22\ in.\\[/tex]
Square base length is [tex]l=3\ in.[/tex]
[tex]\therefore w=3\ in.[/tex]
The surface area of a rectangular prism is
[tex]S.A.=2[lb+bh+hl][/tex]
The paper area must be equal to the surface area of the prism
[tex]S.A.=2[22\times 3+3\times3 +3\times 22]\\S.A.=2\times 141=282\ in.^2[/tex]
