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What is the surface area of 3yd 4yd 5yd 6yd?

a. 132 square yards
b. 150 square yards
c. 156 square yards
d. 168 square yards

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Final answer:

The calculated surface area of a rectangular plot with sides of 3, 4, 5, and 6 yards is 84 square yards. However, this does not match any of the given answer choices, suggesting a possible error in the question or the need for additional information about the shape of the plot to provide an accurate answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question seems to be asking for the surface area of a four-sided plot with sides measuring 3 yards, 4 yards, 5 yards, and 6 yards. However, more information is needed to provide a definitive answer, such as the shape of the plot (e.g., rectangle, trapezoid, etc.). Assuming it is a rectangle (since it's a common shape for plots and no other information was given), we can find the area by calculating the area of two pairs of opposite sides and then adding them together.

Area of longer sides: 5 yd × 6 yd = 30 yd² (since there are two sides of this length, we'll multiply by 2)
30 yd² × 2 = 60 yd²

Area of shorter sides: 3 yd × 4 yd = 12 yd² (since there are two sides of this length, we'll multiply by 2)
12 yd² × 2 = 24 yd²

Now, we add the areas together to get the total surface area.

Total surface area = 60 yd² + 24 yd² = 84 yd²

This does not match any of the answer choices, which suggests there may have been a misunderstanding in the question. If more details on the shape were provided, the calculation might be different.

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