To find the surface area of the box, we need to calculate the area of each individual rectangle that makes up the net of the box and then add them together.
For the horizontal rectangle:
- First segment: 3 inches x 8 inches = 24 square inches
- Second segment: 6 inches x 4 inches = 24 square inches
- Fourth segment: 6 inches x 8 inches = 48 square inches
Total area for the horizontal rectangle = 24 + 24 + 48 = 96 square inches
For the vertical rectangle:
- Top segment: 3 inches x 6 inches = 18 square inches
- Third segment: 6 inches x 6 inches = 36 square inches
Total area for the vertical rectangle = 18 + 36 = 54 square inches
Now, add the areas of both rectangles together to find the total surface area of the box:
96 square inches + 54 square inches = 150 square inches
Therefore, the surface area of the jewelry box is 150 square inches.