Solve for the surface area of the triangular prism.

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280 square centimeters
280 square centimeters

180 square centimeters
180 square centimeters

260 square centimeters
260 square centimeters

320 square centimeters

Answer 1

To find the surface area of a triangular prism, we need to calculate the area of the two triangular bases and the three rectangular lateral faces.

The formula for the surface area $S$ of a triangular prism is given by:

$$S=2B+Ph$$

where:

• $B$ is the area of the triangular base,
• $P$ is the perimeter of the base, and
• $h$ is the height (length) of the prism.

However, without specific dimensions of the triangular base and the height of the prism, we cannot perform the calculation accurately.

If you provide the dimensions of the triangular base (its height and base length) and the height of the prism, I can help calculate the exact surface area. Otherwise, based on the provided responses, it seems like there may be a specific example or a diagram from which these dimensions can be derived. Can you provide those details?