It is important because if you are adding and subtracfing and the decimals are off when your done with the equation you might end up with two decimals or numbers in the wrong place
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Lateral surface area of the triangular prism = Perimeter of the triangular base × Height
By applying Pythagoras theorem in ΔABC,
AC² = AB² + BC²
(34)² = (16)² + BC²
BC = 
= 
= 30 in.
Perimeter of the triangular base = AB + BC + AC
= 16 + 30 + 34
= 80 in
Lateral surface area = 80 × 22
= 1760 in²
Total Surface area = Lateral surface area + 2(Surface area of the triangular base)
Surface area of the triangular base = 
= 
= 240 in²
Total surface area = 1760 + 2(240)
= 1760 + 480
= 2240 in²
Volume = Area of the triangular base × Height
= 240 × 20
= 4800 in³