An illustration shows a net diagram. The center of the diagram is a triangle. Each side of the center triangle forms the base of one of three triangles extending outward from the center triangle. The center triangular base has a base edge measuring 12 centimeters, two side edges measuring 10 centimeters, and a perpendicular height measuring 8 centimeters. Its sides are marked by dashed lines, which form the bases of three connected triangles. One of the connected triangles has a base measuring 12 centimeters and a perpendicular height of 7.8 centimeters. The other two connected triangles have bases measuring 10 centimeters and perpendicular heights measuring 8 centimeters. Which of the following is the lateral surface area of the triangular prism represented with a net?
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Lateral surface area of the center triangle:
Lateral surface area = (perimeter of base * height) / 2
= ((10 + 10 + 12) * 8) / 2
= (32 * 8) / 2
= 256 / 2
= 128 square centimeters
Lateral surface area of the triangle with base 12 cm and height 7.8 cm:
Lateral surface area = 12 * 7.8
= 93.6 square centimeters
Lateral surface area of the two triangles with base 10 cm and height 8 cm:
Lateral surface area for each triangle = 10 * 8 / 2
= 40 square centimeters
Total for both triangles = 40 + 40 = 80 square centimeters
Therefore, the total lateral surface area of the triangular prism represented by the net diagram is:
128 + 93.6 + 80 = 301.6 square centimeters
So, the lateral surface area of the triangular prism represented with the net is 301.6 square centimeters.