A prism has a right triangle as its base with a hypotenuse that measures 10 meters and legs that measure 6 meters and 8 meters. What is the surface area of this prism if the height of the prism is 8 meters?

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anonymous · Answer

curved surf. area=288     total surf. area=236

directrix · Answer

SA = ph + 2B where p is the perimeter of the triangular base and B is the area of the triangular base.

SA = (8+6+10)*8 + 2 ((1/2)*6*8)
SA = 24*8 + 48
SA = 192 + 48
SA = 240 square meters