a company is deciding wich box to use for their merchandise. the first box measures 8 inches by 6.25 inches by 10.5 8nches. the second box measures 9 inches by 5.5 inches by 11.75 inches. wich box required more material to make?

• : First box = 2(8 x 6.25) + 2(6.25 x 10.58) + 2(10.58 x 8) = 401.53 in²
  
  Second box = 2(9 x 5.5) + 2(5.5 x 11.75) + 2(11.75 x 9) = 439.75 in²
  
  Answer: Second box