SOLUTION: Why we write cm² in the answer of total surface area, when ther are given 3centimeters value i.e L=6cm,W=8cm,H=10cm?

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Question 1068694: Why we write cm² in the answer of total surface area, when ther are given 3centimeters value i.e L=6cm,W=8cm,H=10cm?
Answer by ikleyn(52914) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hey,

area measures in cm^2, while linear dimensions measure in cm.

There is NO logical contradiction between two parts of your question (as you try to create it, unsuccessfully).

Simply these units relate to different measurements.