The surface area of one cube-shaped block is given by the formula 6s^2, where s is the length of each side of the cube.
Since Abby stacked two cubes vertically, the figure consists of two cube-shaped blocks.
Substituting s = 5 into the formula, the surface area of one block is 6(5)^2 = 6(25) = 150 square inches.
Since there are two blocks in the figure, the total surface area is 150 + 150 = 300 square inches.
Therefore, the surface area of the figure is 300 square inches.
Abby stacked two cube-shaped blocks, as shown below, and plans to paint the figure for an art project.
What is the surface area of the figure if s = 5 inches?
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