Question

Find the surface area of the

rectangular prism.
2 cm
6 cm
3 cm
[?] sq cm
Enter

Answer 1

36 sq cm

Explanation:

This prism is formed by rectangles, and to find the area of a rectangle you have to multiply its sides. So, to find the surface area, you find the area of each rectangle and after add it all:

3×2 = 6 sq cm, and your have two of this rectangles

6×2 = 12 sq cm, and you also have two of this

3×6 = 18 sq cm, and also have two of this

6 + 12 + 18 = 36 sq cm

Answer 2

72 sq cm

Explanation:

Surface area of the cuboid is 2*(lb+bh+lh)=2*(12+18+6)=2*36=72