ACE MATH HELP

Question

For a given number of cubes, what arrangement will give a rectangular
prism with the least surface area? What arrangement will give a
rectangular prism with the greatest surface area? Use specific
examples to illustrate your ideas.

Answer 1

Least surface area with the length, width, and height are as equal as possible (the least SA is the cube).

Greatest surface area with the cubes placed in a row, single file.