Question

Use formulas to find the lateral area and surface area of the given prism. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

11.21 m
34 m
5 m
6 m

Answer 1

755 m²; 785 m²

Explanation:

In the picture attached, the prism is shown.

Lateral area = perimeter of base * height

The base is a right triangles, then its perimeter is:

perimeter: 5 + 6 + 11.21 = 22.21 m

Lateral area = 22.21*34 = 755 m²

Surface area = lateral area + 2 (Area of base)

The base is a right triangles, then its area is:

area of base = (1/2)*5*6 = 15 m²

Surface area = 755 + 2*15 = 785 m²