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If each dimension of the rectangular prism is doubled, how will its total surface area change?

A rectangular prism. The length is 3 meters, width is 4 meters, and height is 2 meters.

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The surface area doubles.
The surface area triples.
The surface area increases by a factor of four.
The surface area increases by a factor of eight.

User Fguillen
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Answer: I'm sure its c

Explanation:

Because science the shape is a rectangular prism, it has 4 non lateral sides, right? or are they lateral? anyways..... it has 4 of them so it multiplies by 4 so the answer should be C (Please say thanks if this was helpful and have a good day.

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Answer:

I believe it is C, the surface area increases by a factor of 4

Explanation:

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