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What is the total surface area of a triangular prism.

What is the total surface area of a triangular prism.-example-1

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Step-by-step explanation

3 (hight) × 8 (base) = 24

24 ÷ 2 = 12 (area of triangle)

12 × 2 = 24 (because there are 2 triangles)

5 × 7 = 35 (because length times width)

35 × 2 = 70 (because there are 2 rectangles)

8 × 7 = 56 (because of the base)

ANSWER

24 + 12 + 24 + 35 + 70 + 56 = 221

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