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Each edge of a cubical block of wood measures 2 inches.

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Re: Each edge of a cubical block of wood measures 2 inches.

by deloitte247 » Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:47 pm
The block of wood is a cube
Edge =2 inches
The cube has 6 square sides with an edge of 2 inches.
Edge = Length and breadth of 1 square sides
Area of 1 square side = 2*2 = 4 inches

Total surface area for all the 6 square sides = 4*6 = 24 $$Answer\ is\ Option\ E$$
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Re: Each edge of a cubical block of wood measures 2 inches.

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:09 am
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Each edge of a cubical block wood measures 2 inches. What is the surface area of the block in square inches?

A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
E. 24

OA E
Since the surface area of a cube with side length s is 6s^2, the surface area of a cubical block with side length 2 inches is 6 x 2^2 = 24 square inches.

Answer: E

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