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Which is the correct formula to find the surface area of a triangular prism?

B/2 + Ph
B + Ph
2B/2+ Ph
2 B + Ph

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Answer:

2 B + Ph

Explanation:

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Answer:

2 B + Ph

Explanation:

The surface area of a figure is gotten by adding all the sides of the cross section of the figure.

For a triangular prism, the cross sections are made up of several triangles and a base which is also made up of a triangle.

To get the surface area, we need the following

1/ Perimeter of the base triangle is the sum of all its sides (P)

2. Area of the base triangle (B)

3. Slant height if the prism h

Hence the required formula is expressed as;

Surface Area = B+ 1/2Ph

Multiply by 2

Surface area = 2B+1/2Ph(2)

Surface area = 2B+Ph

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