Calculating Surface Area: Real-World Applications for Grade 6

A rectangular box has a length of 10 cm, a width of 5 cm, and a height of 4 cm. What is the total surface area of the box?

• 250 cm²

• 180 cm²

• 200 cm²

• 220 cm²

A gift box is shaped like a cube with each side measuring 3 inches. How much wrapping paper is needed to cover the entire box?

• 36 square inches

• 54 square inches

• 27 square inches

• 48 square inches

A cylindrical water tank has a radius of 2 m and a height of 5 m. Calculate the total surface area of the tank, including the top and bottom.

• 50.24 m²

• 87.96 m²

• 100.00 m²

• 75.00 m²

A rectangular prism has a length of 8 m, a width of 3 m, and a height of 6 m. What is the total surface area of the prism?

• 200 m²

• 150 m²

• 120 m²

• 180 m²

A triangular prism has a base area of 12 cm² and a height of 10 cm. If the prism has two triangular bases, what is the total surface area?

• 160 cm²

• 120 cm²

• 100 cm²

• 144 cm²

A rectangular pool measures 15 m by 10 m and has a depth of 2 m. If you want to cover the sides and bottom with tiles, what is the total surface area that needs to be tiled?

• 200 m²

• 150 m²

• 250 m²

• 300 m²

A box with a square base has a side length of 4 ft and a height of 6 ft. What is the total surface area of the box?

• 72 ft²

• 84 ft²

• 96 ft²

• 112 ft²

A cone has a radius of 3 cm and a height of 4 cm. What is the total surface area of the cone, including the base?

• 80.00 cm²

• 75.36 cm²

• 50.24 cm²

• 60.48 cm²

A rectangular garden measures 12 m by 5 m and has a height of 1 m. If you want to build a fence around it, what is the total surface area of the garden that needs to be fenced?

• 48 m²

• 25 m²

• 60 m²

• 34 m²

A toy storage box is shaped like a rectangular prism with dimensions 2 ft by 3 ft by 4 ft. How much paint is needed to cover the outside of the box?

• 48 sq ft

• 60 sq ft

• 52 sq ft

• 36 sq ft