Solve the problem.
-Find the total surface area of a cube with an edge of $6 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{yd}$.
A) $36 \frac{3}{4} \mathrm{yd}^{2}$
B) $36 \frac{1}{2} y d^{2}$
C) $253 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{yd}^{2}$
D) $156 \mathrm{yd}^{2}$

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total surface area of a cube is given by the formula $6a^2$, where $a$ is the length of an edge. For a cube with an edge of $6 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{yd}$ or $6.5 \mathrm{yd}$, the surface area is $6 \times (6.5)^2 = 6 \times 42.25 = 253.5 \mathrm{yd}^2$.

Solve the Problem 612yd6 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{yd}621​yd A) 3634yd236 \frac{3}{4} \mathrm{yd}^{2}3643​yd2 B) 3612yd236 \frac{1}{2} y d^{2}3621​yd2

Solve the Problem $6 \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{yd}$
A) $36 \frac{3}{4} \mathrm{yd}^{2}$ B) $36 \frac{1}{2} y d^{2}$