Set 5: Area Volume (Intermediate)

[Variation 2] **Choice A is the best answer.** Surface area = 6 times s squared = 6 times 6 squared = 216

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

Intriguingly, a cube has side length 6. What is its surface area?

A cube has side length 6. What is its surface area?

216

✓ Correct

214

221

218

Detailed Explanation

[Variation 2] Choice A is the best answer. Surface area = 6 times s squared = 6 times 6 squared = 216

Why others are wrong:

B: 214 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 221 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 218 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.