Lateral Surface Area: Real-World Problem Solving for 7th Graders

A cuboid storage box has a length of 4 m, a width of 3 m, and a height of 2 m. What is the lateral surface area of the box?

• 24 m²

• 36 m²

• 28 m²

• 20 m²

If a cuboid aquarium has a length of 5 ft, a width of 2 ft, and a height of 3 ft, what is the lateral surface area that needs to be cleaned?

• 30 sq ft

• 42 sq ft

• 50 sq ft

• 36 sq ft

A rectangular garden shed is 6 ft long, 4 ft wide, and 5 ft high. Calculate the lateral surface area of the shed to determine how much paint is needed for the sides.

• 120 sq ft

• 100 sq ft

• 80 sq ft

• 90 sq ft

A cuboid bookshelf is 3 ft wide, 2 ft deep, and 5 ft tall. What is the lateral surface area of the bookshelf if you want to cover it with wallpaper?

• 30 square feet

• 50 square feet

• 40 square feet

• 60 square feet

A shipping container has dimensions of 8 m in length, 3 m in width, and 2.5 m in height. What is the lateral surface area of the container?

• 45 m²

• 55 m²

• 70 m²

• 60 m²

A toy box is shaped like a cuboid with a length of 2 ft, a width of 1.5 ft, and a height of 1 ft. What is the lateral surface area of the toy box?

• 7 sq ft

• 6 sq ft

• 8 sq ft

• 10 sq ft

A classroom has a cuboid shape with dimensions of 10 m long, 8 m wide, and 3 m high. Calculate the lateral surface area to find out how much wall space is available for posters.

• 72 m²

• 108 m²

• 96 m²

• 120 m²

A rectangular prism-shaped cake is 12 inches long, 8 inches wide, and 4 inches high. What is the lateral surface area of the cake for icing purposes?

• 80 square inches

• 200 square inches

• 160 square inches

• 120 square inches

A cuboid water tank measures 7 m in length, 4 m in width, and 3 m in height. What is the lateral surface area of the tank that needs to be painted?

• 66 m²

• 60 m²

• 50 m²

• 72 m²

A storage unit is 5 ft long, 3 ft wide, and 2 ft high. Calculate the lateral surface area to determine how much fabric is needed to cover the sides.

• 40 square feet

• 16 square feet

• 24 square feet

• 32 square feet