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Suppose you have two rectangular prism with dimensions 2 feet by 3 feet by 5 feet. You want to join prisms together to form a larger rectangular prism. Which faces should you join if you want to make a prism with the least possible surface area?

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Answer:

Below in bold.

Explanation:

You would join the faces with the greatest area

That is the faces with dimensions 3 feet by 5 feet.

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