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Set 4: Area Volume (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

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.

24

✓ Correct
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.