Question

Chaz's new game room is shaped like a cube. It measures 15 feet across. If he wants to paint only the walls of the room, what is the surface area of the region he will paint?

Answer 1

The surface area of the region he will paint is 900 sq.ft.

Explanation:

Cubical room measures - 15 ft

Chaz want to paint only the walls of room

Surface of painting region means Lateral surface area (excluding top and bottom)

Lateral surface area of cube =
`4a^2`

⇒ 4 * 15 *15

⇒ 900 sq.ft

The surface area of the region he will paint is 900 sq.ft.