To find the surface area of the figure, we need to find the areas of all six sides and then add them together.
The front and back sides are each 6.5 inches by 4 inches, so the area of each side is 6.5 inches * 4 inches = 26 square inches. Since there are two of these sides, the total area for both is 26 square inches * 2 = 52 square inches.
The top and bottom sides are each 6.5 inches by 5 inches, so the area of each side is 6.5 inches * 5 inches = 32.5 square inches. Since there are two of these sides, the total area for both is 32.5 square inches * 2 = 65 square inches.
The two remaining sides are each 5 inches by 4 inches, so the area of each side is 5 inches * 4 inches = 20 square inches. Since there are two of these sides, the total area for both is 20 square inches * 2 = 40 square inches.
Adding up all the areas: 52 square inches (front and back) + 65 square inches (top and bottom) + 40 square inches (sides) = 157 square inches.
Therefore, the surface area of the figure is 157 square inches.
A box to hold pencils measures 6.5 inches by 5 inches by 4 inches high. Find the surface area of the figure.
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