Question

Find the surface area of a rectangular prism with base 5 m by 2 m and height 8 m. a. 15 m² b. 80 m² c. 30 m² d. 132 m²

Answer 1

Total area = 2 * base area + side area

Lateral area = base perimeter * height

Total area = 2*(5*2)+2(5+2)*8

2*10 + 2*7*8=

20+112=132m²