A rectangular prism has dimensions 7 1/2 in. x 4 in. x 2 1/2 in. In the net of this prism, how many sides will be represented?

Answer 1

A rectangular prism has 6 faces: 2 opposite faces are the same size and shape, so they are represented by the same side in the net.

Therefore, in the net of this rectangular prism, there will be 4 sides represented.