Question

Which could be the dimensions of a rectangular prism whose surface area is greater than 140 square feet? Select three options.

Answer 1

Answer:

6 feet by 5 feet by 4 feet

7 feet by 6 feet by 4 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

The surface are of rectangular prism = 140 ft²

Surface area of rectangular prism is given by :

A = 2(lw + lh + wh)

Using trial by error method :

6 feet by 2 feet by 3 feet

A = 2(6*2 + 6*3 + 2*3) = 72ft²

6 feet by 5 feet by 4 feet

A = 2(6*5 + 6*4 + 5*4) = 148 ft²

7 feet by 6 feet by 4 feet

A = 2(7*6 + 7*4 + 6*4) = 188ft²

8 feet by 4 feet by 3 feet

A = 2(8*4 + 8*3 + 4*3) = 136ft²