Question

Use formulas to find the lateral area and surface area of the prism.
25 in.
24 in.
26 in.
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Part 1
The lateral area of the prism is
  
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​(Round to the nearest whole number as​ needed.)

Answer 1

To find the lateral area of a prism, you can use the formula:

Lateral Area = Perimeter of base x height

Given that the base of the prism is a rectangle with sides of 25 inches and 24 inches, we can calculate the perimeter of the base:

Perimeter = 2*(25 + 24) = 2*(49) = 98 inches

The height of the prism is 26 inches.

Therefore, the lateral area of the prism is:

Lateral Area = 98 inches x 26 inches = 2548 inches squared

So, the lateral area of the prism is 2548 inches squared.