convert square meters to square centimeters: 1 square meter = 10,000 square centimeters
2.535 m² * 10,000 cm²/m² = <span>25,350 cm²
</span><span>B.The number representing the surface area would increase. (from 2.535 to 25,350) </span> E.<span>The actual surface area would stay the same. </span>(only the units used differ).