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The surface area of the right rectangular prism, with dimensions shown, is 160cm^2. The figure is not drawn to scale. ​ What is the height of the prism?

The surface area of the right rectangular prism, with dimensions shown, is 160cm^2. The-example-1
User Weatherfrog
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Height be x


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow V=LBH


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow 10x=160


\\ \rm\hookrightarrow x=16

User Rawand Deheliah
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Solution:

Note that:

  • Volume = LBH = 160 cm²

Substituting the values into the equation.

  • Volume = LBH = 160 cm²
  • => (5)(2)H = 160 cm²

Find the height (H).

  • => 10H = 160 cm²
  • => H = 16 cm
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