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In a local ice sculpture contest, one group sculpted a block into a rectangular based pyramid. The dimensions of the base were 3 m by 5 m, and the pyramid was 3.6 m high. Calculate the amount of ice needed for this sculpture.

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Answer:

87.6m²

Explanation:

From the above question, we are given the following information

The dimensions of the base were 3 m by 5 m:

Length = 3m

Width = 5m

The pyramid was 3.6 m high

Height = 3.6m

To calculate the amount of ice needed for this sculpture, we would have to find the Surface Area of the Rectangular Prism

This is calculated as:

Surface Area =2(wl+hl+hw)

= 2(3 × 5 + 3.6 × 3 + 3.6 × 5)

= 2(15 + 10.8 + 18)

= 2(43.8)

= 87.6m²

The amount of ice needed for this sculpture is 87.6m²

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