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A closed rectangular tank measures 5 meters by 10 meters by 6 meters. What is the surface area of the tank?

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Answer:

280 square units

Explanation:

Using the given dimensions {5, 6, 10}, find the area of the front, top and end of the box: 5*6 + 5*10 + 6*10 = 140 square units.

The back of the box is the same size and shape as the front, the bottom the same as the top, and the other end the same as the first end. Thus, multiply 140 square units by 2 to get the total surface area of the tank:

It is 280 square units.

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