Mensurationeasy · Past Paper
A cube has a total surface area of 600 sq. cm. What is the length of its edge?
A100 cm
B10 cm
C60 cm
D20 cm
✓ Correct Answer: B — 10 cm
TSA = 6a² = 600, so a² = 100, which means a = 10 cm.
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