Solution:
(a) given length = 3 cmSurface area of cube = 6a2
= 6(3)2 = 54 cm2
Hence, the total surface area of the cube is 54 cm2.
(b) Given, a = 5 cm
Surface area of cube = 6a2
= 6(5)2 = 150 cm2
Hence, the total surface area of the cube is 150 cm2.
(c) Given a = 5.5 cm
surface area of cube = 6a2
= 6(5.5)2 = 181.5 cm2
Hence, total surface area of cube is 181.5 cm2
Hence option (2) is correct.