I need help with an equation i always get these wrong :(

Question

what is the surface area of 3in 2in 2in?

Answer 1

a 3 dimensional object with parallel sides 3 by 2 by 2

has volume = V = hwl = 3x2x2 = 12 in^3

and has surface area = 2hw + 2hl + 2wl where h=height, w = width, l= length

SA = 2(hw+hl + 2wl) = 2(3x2 + 2x2 + 3x2) = 2(6+4+6) = 2(16)= 32 inches

or if the bottom is 3x2 = 6 and height = 2 then area = 12 in^3

and perimeter = 2(6) + 4(4) = 12+16 = 28

which is the width, length and height? 3x2x2, 2x2x3 or 2x3x2?

if the middle SA =32, if the 1st or last, SA = 28

surface area = 28 or 32 in^3