Question

14 in.

5 in.

14 in.

12 in.

5 in.

12 in.

13 in.

Find the lateral surface area of the triangular prism. Solve this problem by determining the area of the shape's net.

(1 point)

504 in.2

564 in.2

O 480 in.2

O 420 in.2

O

Answer 1

The triangular base is 5, 12, 13 (a 5-12-13 triangle) and the prism length (height of the rectangles) is 14. The lateral area = (5+12+13) × 14 = 30 × 14 = 420 in^2.

Answer: 420 in^2.