Question
Use formulas to find the lateral area and surface area of the prism.
4in
5in
21in
4in
5in
21in
Answers
GPT 3.5
To find the lateral area of a prism, you can use the formula:
Lateral Area = perimeter of the base x height
Perimeter of the base = 2(length + width)
Perimeter of the base = 2(4 + 5) = 18
Lateral Area = 18 x 21 = 378 sq in
To find the total surface area of a prism (including the lateral area and the two bases), you can use the formula:
Surface Area = 2(base area) + lateral area
Base area = length x width = 4 x 5 = 20
Surface Area = 2(20) + 378 = 40 + 378 = 418 sq in
Therefore, the lateral area of the prism is 378 sq in and the total surface area is 418 sq in.
Lateral Area = perimeter of the base x height
Perimeter of the base = 2(length + width)
Perimeter of the base = 2(4 + 5) = 18
Lateral Area = 18 x 21 = 378 sq in
To find the total surface area of a prism (including the lateral area and the two bases), you can use the formula:
Surface Area = 2(base area) + lateral area
Base area = length x width = 4 x 5 = 20
Surface Area = 2(20) + 378 = 40 + 378 = 418 sq in
Therefore, the lateral area of the prism is 378 sq in and the total surface area is 418 sq in.