Question

A cube has sides of length 5 cm.

Find the total surface area of the cube.
Please explain as well, as I struggle with surface area.

Answer 1

150 cm^2

Explanation:

Keep in mind that the dimensions of the cube are identical in 6 directions. This means that the surface area of the bottom is 5 cm by 5 cm, yielding the area 25 cm^2. The top has the same area, so considering top and bottom we get a total surface area of 50 cm^2.

Likewise, the total surface area of the sides together is 50 cm^2. The total surface area of the front and back together is 50 cm^2.

Thus, the total surface area of the entirre cube is 3(50 cm^2), or 150 cm^2

Answer 2

5 x 5 = 25
25 x 6 = 150

150cm^2