A cube-shaped dice has each edge equal to

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Problem

3\,\text{cm}

. It is to be painted on all its faces except the one that rests on the table. What is the total area that will be painted? (a)

36\,\text{cm}^{2}

(b)

45\,\text{cm}^{2}

(c)

54\,\text{cm}^{2}

(d)

42\,\text{cm}^{2}