Use the formula S equals 2 times one-half times b h plus h w plus s w plus b w to find the surface area of a triangular prism with the following dimensions:
base = 3 ft
height = 2 ft
width = 5 ft
side = 4 ft
A. S equals 48 square feet
B. S equals 51 square feet
C. S equals 61 square feet
D. S equals 102 square feet
The surface area is given by: S=2(1/2bh)+(hw)+(sw)+(bw) where: S=surface area b=base h=height s=side w=width from the information: b=3 ft, h=2 ft, s=4 ft, w=5 ft Hence: S=2(1/2*3*2)+(2*5)+(4*5)+(3*5) S=51 sq. feet Answer: B
