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Question

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?

Responses:

27 square meters

18 square meters

13.5 square meters

4.5 square meters

Answer 1

To calculate the surface area of a cube, you can use the formula:

\[ \text{Surface Area} = 6 \times (\text{side length})^2 \]

In this case, the side length of the cube is 1.5 meters. Plugging in the value:

\[ \text{Surface Area} = 6 \times (1.5)^2 \]

Calculating \((1.5)^2\):

\[ (1.5)^2 = 2.25 \]

Now, multiply by 6:

\[ \text{Surface Area} = 6 \times 2.25 = 13.5 \text{ square meters} \]

Therefore, the surface area of the cube is 13.5 square meters.