Question

You have an aquarium in the shape of a rectangular prism. The base is 4 feet by 3 feet. The height is 2 feet. How many square feet of glass were used to build the aquarium? (The top of the aquarium is open.)

Answer 1

40 square feet

Explanation:

3*4= 12 (base)

(4*2)*2=16 (two sides)

(2*3)*2=12 (two sides)

12+12+16= 40

Answer 2

40 sq. ft

Explanation:

3*4= 12 (base)

(4*2)*2=16 (two sides)

(2*3)*2=12 (two sides)

12+12+16= 40