Question

The equation SA = 2B + Ph represents the surface area of a triangular prism. Which of the following describes the meaning of B?

B is the length of the base
B is the area of the base
B is the width of the base
B is the volume of the base

Answer 1

Option 2nd is correct

B is the area of the base

Explanation:

Surface Area(SA) of a triangular prism is given by:

`SA = 2B+Ph`

where,

B is the base area

P is the base perimeter

h is the length of prism.

As per the statement:

The equation SA = 2B + Ph represents the surface area of a triangular prism.

from the above definition we have;

⇒B is the area of the base

Therefore, the following describes the meaning of B is, B is the area of the base