A right rectangular prism, which is 3 centimeters by 5 centimeters by 2 centimeters in size, is similar to a larger shape with a scale factor of 2. What is the total surface area of the larger shape?
A) 60 square centimeters
B) 120 square centimeters
C) 124 square centimeters
D) 248 square centimeters
E) None of the answers is correct.

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The surface area of the original prism is 2(3*5 + 5*2 + 3*2) = 62 square centimeters. With a scale factor of 2, the surface area of the larger shape is 62 * 2^2 = 248 square centimeters.

A Right Rectangular Prism, Which Is 3 Centimeters by 5