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Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To find the surface area of a rectangular prism, we need to calculate the area of all six sides and then add them together.

Given that:
Length = 4 cm
Width = 3 cm
Height = 2 cm

Each side of the prism has two sides (except the top and bottom pieces):
1. Front and back: 4 cm by 2 cm = 8 cm²
2. Left and right: 3 cm by 2 cm = 6 cm²
3. Top and bottom: 4 cm by 3 cm = 12 cm²

Adding them up:
Front and back: 8 cm² x 2 = 16 cm²
Left and right: 6 cm² x 2 = 12 cm²
Top and bottom: 12 cm² x 2 = 24 cm²

Total surface area = 16 cm² + 12 cm² + 24 cm² = 52 cm²

Therefore, the surface area of the rectangular prism is 52 cm².