Answer: D. 176
Step-by-step explanation:
To cover one block, find how much fabric you need for all of the six sides.
1) largest side
Length x width = 4 x 2 = 8 cm
There are 2 of these sides, so 8 x 2 = 16 cm
2) second side
l x w = 4 x 1/2 = 2 cm
There are 2 of these sides, so 2 x 2 = 4 cm
3) smallest side
l x w = 2 x 1/2 = 1 cm
There are 2 of these sides, so 1 x 2 = 2 cm
Add the totals for the 3 different size sides to find how much fabric is needed to cover one block:
16 + 4 + 2 = 22 cm squared
Multiply by 8 blocks:
22 cm squared x 8 blocks = 176 cm squared