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The surface area for a rectangular prism with a square base is given by the expression. 2s2+4sh, where side s is side length of the

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Answer: the answer is 40 units squared

Explanation:

the SA with a rectangular and square base is 2*s²+4*s*h

2*s²= the surface area

4*s*h= sideways (lateral)

s= 2 and h=4

so then plug it into "2*s²+4*s*h" and you get 2*2²+4*2*4

2*2²+4*2*4

2(4)+32

40

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