Answer:
Figure A
Statement B is incorrect
Correct statement:
B. The area of the base is 85 in²
Figure B
Statement B is incorrect
Correct Statement: B.
The volume is equal to (16) (8) (3.5) cm³
Figure C
Statement A is incorrect
Correct Statement:
The area of the base is 60 mm²
Explanation:
Figure A
The obvious wrong statement is statement B ==> Area cannot be less than the length of the base
The area of the base = 5 x 17 = 85 in²
Correct statement: The area of the base is 85 in²
Figure B
Statement B is wrong.
The dimensions of the rectangular prism are 16 x 8 x 3.5
The expression given is the volume of the prism not surface area
16 x 8 x 3.5 = 448
Correct Statement: The volume of the prism is (16) (8) (3.5)
Figure C
Statement A is incorrect
The base is a right triangle with dimensions 15mm and 8mm
The area should be 1/2 x 15 x 8 = 60 mm² not 120 mm²
Correct Statement:
A. The area of the base is 60 mm²