Question

What is the lateral area of a right rectangular prism that has rectangular bases measuring 3" by 5" and a height of 6"?


Choice 'A' LA = 96 in.^2
Choice 'B' LA = 95 in.^2
Choice 'C' LA = 93 in.^2
Choice 'D' LA = 98 in.^2

Answer 1

rectangular base gives 4 sides; and lateral area is the area of the sides

Answer 2

since height is 6; we get the side area like this:

2*3*6 + 2*5*6

Answer 3

36 + 60

Answer 4

if i did it right; its A

Answer 5

its A because 2(3+5)
2(8)
16
16*6 = 96

Answer 6

that is one way yes :)