Answer:
Explanation:
The formula for finding the volume is
Volume = length × width × height
Volume of the given prism is
Volume = 3 × 4 × 5 = 60 inches³
The formula for determining the surface area of a rectangular prism is expressed as
Surface area = Ph + 2B
Where
P represents perimeter of base
h represents height of prism
B represents base area
Perimeter of base = 2(length + width)
P = 2(3 + 4) = 14 inches
B = 3 × 4 = 12 inches
h = 5 inches
Surface area = 14 × 5 + 2 × 12 = 94 inches²
For another prism,
Assuming h = 3, length = 10 and width = 2, then
Volume = 3 × 10 × 2 = 60 inches³
P = 2(10 + 2) = 24 inches
B = 10 × 2 = 20 inches
Surface area = (24 × 3) + (2 × 20) = 112 inches²
If we keep changing the values, the surface area will always be greater than 94 inches².
Therefore, there is no rectangular prism with the same volume but less surface area.