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Mathematics · L2 · Volume or Surface Area? Which One Do You Need?

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A quick guide to choosing between the volume formula and the surface area formula, depending on what question you're actually answering.

by @openstemUpdated Mathematics
📦 Rectangular prismWhat do you want to know?🧊 Volume📐 Surface AreaV = length × width × heightSA = 2lw + 2lh + 2whAnswer in cubic units, e.g. cm³Answer in square units, e.g. cm²How much fits inside?How much material covers it?

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