What is the total surface area of a right rectangular prism with a base of 2 cm by 3 cm and a height of 6 cm?

The total surface area = 72 cm²

Step-by-step explanation:

∵ The dimensions of the rectangular prism are 2, 3 and 6

∵ The prism has 2 bases shaped rectangle with dimensions 2 and 3

and four side faces each two has same dimensions 2, 6 and 3, 6

∴ The total surface are = 2 (2 * 3) + 2 (2 * 6) + 2 (3 * 6)

= 12 + 24 + 36 = 72 cm²