What is the surface area of the right rectangular prism with square bases pictured below with measurements a = 5 cm, b = 8 cm?

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Levi Lesches · Answer 1 · 2022-10-10T04:42:53+0000

Answer:

210 cm²

Explanation:

SA = Ph + 2B

where SA = surface area

P = perimeter of the base

h = height of the prism

B = area of the base

SA = [(8 + 8 + 8 + 8)(5) + 2(5²) ]cm²

SA = 210 cm²