To find the lateral area of a prism, you would use the formula:
Lateral Area = perimeter of base x height
First, find the perimeter of the base of the prism. Since the base of the prism is a rectangle, the perimeter is given by:
Perimeter = 2(length + width)
Perimeter = 2(17 + 15) = 2(32) = 64 inches
Next, multiply the perimeter of the base by the height of the prism to find the lateral area:
Lateral Area = 64 inches x 30 inches = 1920 square inches
Therefore, the lateral area of the prism is 1920 square inches.
Use formulas to find the lateral area and surface area of the prism.
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15 in.
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Part 1
The lateral area of the prism is
enter your response here in squared.
(Round to the nearest whole number as needed.)
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