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Set 5: Area Volume (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: C

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.

24

✓ Correct
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.