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The height of a rectangular prism is 3 in.. The perimeter is 88 in. (4 in. wide and 11 in. long). What is the value of the base?

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The base of a rectangular prism(b) = 41 in.

Explanation:

Given,

The height of a rectangular prism(h) = 3 in and

The perimeter of a rectangular prism = 88 in

To find, the base of a rectangular prism(b) = ?

We know that,

The perimeter of a rectangular prism = 2l + 2b or 2b + 2h or 2h + 2l

2b + 2(3) = 88

⇒ 2b = 88 - 6

⇒ 2b = 82

⇒ b = 41 in

Thus, the base of a rectangular prism(b) = 41 in.

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