Calculating the Surface Area
To find the surface area of a rectangular solid (also known as a rectangular prism), you can use the formula:
Surface Area = 2(ab + bc + ac)
Where:
- a = length = 6 cm
- b = width = 8 cm
- c = height = 10 cm
Now, we can calculate each component:
- ab = 6 cm * 8 cm = 48 cm2
- bc = 8 cm * 10 cm = 80 cm2
- ac = 6 cm * 10 cm = 60 cm2
Next, we sum these areas:
- ab + bc + ac = 48 cm2 + 80 cm2 + 60 cm2 = 188 cm2
Now, we multiply the sum by 2:
Surface Area = 2 * 188 cm2 = 376 cm2
Final Result
The surface area of the rectangular solid is 376 cm2.