The length, breadth and height of a cuboid are consecutive integers. If the volume of the cuboid is 336 cubic units, then what is the total surface area of the cuboid?

  1. A. 288 square units
  2. B. 292 square units
  3. C. 296 square units
  4. D. Cannot be determined due to insufficient data

Correct Answer: B. 292 square units

Explanation

Let dimensions be x, (x+1), (x+2). Volume = x(x+1)(x+2) = 336. Since 336 = 6 \times 7 \times 8, the dimensions are 6, 7, and 8. Total Surface Area = 2(lb + bh + hl) = 2(6 \times 7 + 7 \times 8 + 8 \times 6) = 2(42 + 56 + 48) = 292 square units.

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