A tent in the shape of a triangle prism is made using the following piece of fabric.

Mathematics

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ser-zykov [4K]3 years ago

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Answer:

85.84 ft²

Step-by-step explanation:

The surface area of the fabric would be the total net area of the shape of the tent covered.

Thus, surface area = area of the 3 rectangular faces + area of the 2 triangular faces

From the diagram given, the 3 rectangular faces have the same dimensions as follows:

L = 6ft

W = 4ft

Area of the 3 rectangular faces = 3(6*4) = 3(24) = 72ft²

The 2 triangular faces have the same dimensions as follows:

B = 4f

H = 3.46ft

Area of the 2 triangular faces = 2(½*B*H)

= 2(½*4*3.46)

= 2(2*3.46)

= 2(6.92)

= 13.84 ft²

Surface area of fabric used to cover the triangular tent = 72ft² + 13.84ft² = 85.84 ft²

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