The surface area equation for a triangular prism is SA = bh + pl
- b = base length [16 cm]
- h = height [15 cm]
- p= perimeter
- l = length [21 cm]
You have been given most of your information, but you need to find the perimeter. The problem has given you the lengths needed to find the perimeter, so add the lengths together to get the perimeter!
P = a + b + c
P = 21 + 17 17
P = 55
Now you have all your information. Plug into the Surface area equation to find the surface area of the triangular prism:
SA= bh + pl
SA = (16)(15) + (55)(21)
SA= 240 + 1155
SA= 1395 cm ²
*connected parenthesis indicated multiplication*
The surface are of this triangular prism is 1395 square centimeters