Solution:
Recall that the surface area of a box with dimensions L, W, and H is:
2LW + 2LH + 2WH
Therefore, the surface area of this box is:
2(2)(3) + 2(2)(4) + 2(3)(4) = 12 + 16 + 24 = 52 sq. ft.
Answer: E
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Recall that the surface area of a box with dimensions L, W, and H is:
2LW + 2LH + 2WH
Therefore, the surface area of this box is:
2(2)(3) + 2(2)(4) + 2(3)(4) = 12 + 16 + 24 = 52 sq. ft.
Answer: E
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