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Answer: ASet 4: Area Volume (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that a cube has side length 2. What is its surface area?
A cube has side length 2. What is its surface area?
A.✓ Correct
24
B.
48
C.
12
D.
19
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice A is the best answer. Surface area = 6 times s squared = 6 times 2 squared = 24
Why others are wrong:
B: 48 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 12 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 19 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.