Area of the 2 hexagons = 2 x 6( 1/2 x 6.9 x 8) = 331.2 in²
Area of the 6 rectangles = 6 x 28 x 8 = 1344 in²
Total Surface Area= 331.2 + 1344 = 1675.2 in²
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Answer: Surface area = 1675.2 in²
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