Question

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An illustration shows a cube with side 1.5 meters. The top, front, and right faces are visible. The edges that are not visible are represented by dashed lines.

What is the surface area of the cube?

(1 point)
Responses

13.5 square meters
13.5 square meters

4.5 square meters
4.5 square meters

27 square meters
27 square meters

18 square meters

1 answer

The surface area of a cube can be calculated using the formula 6s^2, where s represents the side length of the cube.

Given that the side length of the cube is 1.5 meters, using the formula:

6(1.5)^2 = 6(2.25) = 13.5 square meters

Therefore, the correct answer is:
13.5 square meters