Question

How to figure the surface area 4yd 4yd 1yd they say the answer is 48yd2. how do they get this answer

Answer 1

area of top and bottom (total of 2) = 4x4x2 = 32 yd^2

area of 4 sides = 4x1x4 =16 yd^2

32+16 = 48 yd^2