Question

what is the formula for finding the surface area of a right prism?

Answer 1

A right prism is what you get by 'pulling' a polygon straight up. So, it's going to be the surface area of the sides + the ends
The ends depends on the polygon. Don't forget to double it for the top & bottom.
the sides is just the height * the perimeter length of the polygon (think of wrapping it, you need enough paper to go all the way around, the paper's gotta be as wide as the prism is tall)

Answer 2

so will it be something like sides + the ends then times it by height?

Answer 3

all 3 lateral sides added, PLUS the area of the flat ends

Answer 4

the lateral sides are usually a rectangle, and the flat ends are a triangle, so you're really adding 3 rectangles area with 2 triangles area

Answer 5

ok i see thank you