Asked by anonymous

Matthew is constructing a rectangular prism with a volume of 729 cubic inches. The prism will have the least possible surface area.

a) describe the prism and what will be its dimensions
b) what will be its surface area
Answered by oobleck
a cube has minimum area
729 = 9^3
Answered by anonymous
delete the one on top of this one
V = s^3
729 = s^3
s = 9 inches (A 9” x 9” x 9” cube)
SA = 6s^2
= 6(9)^2
= 486 square inches
is my answer correct?
Answered by anonymous
is my answer correct?
Answered by oobleck
yes
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