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Answer: CSet 5: Area Volume (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Intriguingly, a cube has side length 2. What is its surface area?
A cube has side length 2. What is its surface area?
A.
48
B.
19
C.✓ Correct
24
D.
26
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 2] Choice C is the best answer. Surface area = 6 times s squared = 6 times 2 squared = 24
Why others are wrong:
A: 48 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 19 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 26 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.