Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 236 cm2
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This is the same identity-based calculation as earlier, but with units clarified: surface area must be in square centimeters, not square meters, as all linear data are in centimeters.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Compute pairwise products using (l + b + h)^2 − d^2, then double the sum to get surface area.
Step-by-Step Solution:
(l + b + h)^2 − d^2 = 19^2 − 125 = 361 − 125 = 236Thus S = 236 cm2
Verification / Alternative check:
Unit consistency: cm inputs imply cm2 for area, not m2.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
361 and 125 are misinterpreted squares; 486 is unrelated to the identity result.
Common Pitfalls:
Carrying units incorrectly (e.g., writing m2).
Final Answer:
236 cm2
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