Answer:
Lateral surface area = 280 square inches
Explanation:
Lateral surface area of a prism = (Perimeter of the base) × height of the prism
Perimeter of the base = 8 + 15 + 17
= 40"
Height of the prism = 7"
Therefore, Lateral surface area of the prism = 40 × 7
= 280 square inches