Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
When two cubes are joined end-to-end, only the length changes while breadth and height remain the same.
Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
Surface Area of cuboid \( = 2(lb + bh + hl) \).
Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Dimensions of the new cuboid:
Length (\( l \)) = \( 4 + 4 = 8 \) cm.
Breadth (\( b \)) = 4 cm.
Height (\( h \)) = 4 cm.
\[ \text{Surface Area} = 2(8 \times 4 + 4 \times 4 + 4 \times 8) \]
\[ \text{Surface Area} = 2(32 + 16 + 32) \]
\[ \text{Surface Area} = 2(80) = 160 \text{ cm}^2 \]
Step 4: Final Answer:
The surface area of the resulting cuboid is 160 \( \text{cm}^2 \).