Answer: 237.5 square inches
Explanation:
Total surface area of rectangular prism = 2 (lw+wh +hl)
, where l= length
w = width
h= height
Given: A rectangular prism and its dimensions are.
6.5 in. ,5 in. ,7.5 in.
Then, the total surface area of this prism = 2 (6.5×5 + 6.5 × 7.5 + 5×7.5)
= 2 (32.5+ 48.75 + 37.5)
= 2 (118.75)
= 237.5
Hence, the total surface area of this prism = 237.5 square inches