Question

The diagram shows a prism.

Answer 1

Answer:

Total surface area of the prism = 920 cm²

Step-by-step explanation:

Given prism has 2 similar triangular surfaces and 3 rectangular surfaces of different dimensions.

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

Area of 2 similar sides = Base × Height

                                     = 8 × 15

                                     = 120 cm²

Area of rectangular side with dimensions 17cm × 20cm

Area of the side = 17 × 20 = 340 cm²

Area of the second rectangular side with dimensions 8cm × 20cm

Area of the side = 8 × 20 = 160 cm²

Area of third rectangular side with dimensions 20cm × 15cm

Area of the side = 20 × 15 = 300 cm²

Total surface area of the given triangular prism = 120 + 340 + 160 + 300

                                                                               = 920 cm²