A square gift box in the shape of a cube is to be completely wrapped with a single…
MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Surface Areas and Volumes · ICSE
Problem
A square gift box in the shape of a cube is to be completely wrapped with a single sheet of decorative paper whose area is 96\,cm2.
(i) State whether only the lateral surface area of the cube is sufficient for wrapping or the total surface area is required, and justify your answer briefly.
(ii) Using your answer to part (i), find the length of one edge of the cube.