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Answer: DSet 5: Area Volume (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Intriguingly, a cube has side length 3. What is its surface area?
A cube has side length 3. What is its surface area?
A.
27
B.
52
C.
59
D.✓ Correct
54
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 2] Choice D is the best answer. Surface area = 6 times s squared = 6 times 3 squared = 54
Why others are wrong:
A: 27 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 52 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 59 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.