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Answer: DSet 2: Area Volume (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that a cube has side length 6. What is its surface area?
A cube has side length 6. What is its surface area?
A.
214
B.
218
C.
108
D.✓ Correct
216
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice D is the best answer. Surface area = 6 times s squared = 6 times 6 squared = 216
Why others are wrong:
A: 214 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 218 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 108 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.