So the formula I use is S = L + 2B Surface Area = Lateral Area + 2(Base) In this case, it would be Surface Area = Lateral Area + Base, since there is only one base L= Perimeter(height) L= 4(3 times 5) ---------------- 2 L= 4(15) ------ 2 L =60/2 L=30 S= 30 + B B = 3 times 3 = 9 S= 39