Question

find the lateral area of a triangular prism with a height of 8 centimeters, and with bases having sides that measure 4 cm, 5 cm, and 6 cm

Answer 1

120 cm²

Explanation:

Applying,

A = Ph................... Equation 1

Where A = Literal Area of the triangular prism, P = Perimeter of the base, h = height.

But,

P = a+b+c............... Equation 2

Where a, b, c represent the three sides of the triangular base

Therefore,

A = h(a+b+c)............... Equation 3

From the question,

Given: h = 8 cm, a = 4 cm, b = 5 cm, c = 6 cm

Substitute these values into equation 3

A = 8(4+5+6)

A = 8(15)

A = 120 cm²