Give the step-by-step reasoning process and then the final answer. Nathan wants to line the inside of a box with velvet. The box has two long sides that measure 8 inches by 6 inches, two short sides that measure 5 inches by six inches and a top and a bottom that each measure 40 square inches. How many square inches of velvet does Nathan need?
First find the area of each long side by multiplying the length and width: 8 inches * 6 inches = 48 square inches. Then do the same thing for each short side: 5 inches * 6 inches = 30 square inches. Now add the area of one long side, one short side, and one top / bottom together: 48 square inches + 30 square inches + 40 square inches = 118 square inches. Now double that quantity because there are two of each kind of side: 118 square inches * 2 = 236 square inches.
The final answer: 236.