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Answer: ASet 3: Area Volume (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that a cube has side length 3. What is its surface area?
A cube has side length 3. What is its surface area?
A.✓ Correct
54
B.
49
C.
52
D.
56
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice A is the best answer. Surface area = 6 times s squared = 6 times 3 squared = 54
Why others are wrong:
B: 49 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 52 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 56 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.