Question

A right prism of height 15 cm has bases that are right triangles with legs 5 cm and 12 cm. Find the total surface area of the prism. Please explain.
a) 315 cm2 squared
b) 480 cm2 squared
c) 510 cm2 squared
d) 570 cm2

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (C)

Step-by-step explanation:

Surface area of a right prism = 2(Area of the triangular base) + Ph

Here, P = Perimeter of the base

h = Height of the prism

Area of the triangular base = $\frac{1}{2}(\text{Height})(\text{Base})$

                                             = $\frac{1}{2}(5)(12)$

                                             = 30 cm²

Height of the prism = 15 cm

Perimeter of the base = (5 + 12 + 13)

                                     = 30 cm

Surface area of the right prism = 2(30) + 30(15)

                                                   = 60 + 450

                                                   = 510 cm²

Therefore, Option (C) will be the correct option.