Let
L---------> the length side of the box
W--------> the width side of the box
H-------> the height of the box
we know that

the surface area of the box is equal to

<u>Find the area of the base</u>

<u>Find the perimeter of the base</u>

<u>Find the surface area</u>


therefore
<u>the answer is</u>
the total area of the box that will be covered in gift wrap is 