Question

A wedge of cheese in the shape of a triangular prism is shown below.

Answer 1

Answer:

144 ft^2

Step-by-step explanation:

Back (vertical):  (4 ft)(8 ft) = 32 ft^2

Right side (vert.):  (4 ft)(6 ft) = 24 ft^2

Front (vert.):  (4 ft)(10 ft) = 40 ft^2

Top (horizontal):  A = (1/2)(6 ft)(8 ft) = 48 ft^2 total (top and bottom)

Total surface area is (32 + 24 + 40 + 48) ft^2, or 144 ft^2