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OpenStudy (anonymous):

1. Discuss the differences between the measurement of the surface area and the measurement of the volume of a right rectangular prism. Include the following topics in your discussion: • Description of regions that are measured • Units for each type of measure and why the units are different • Examples of when you would want to measure for each type of measure.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Surface area is how much space each face of the shape takes up. Volume is how much space there is inside an object. You would use surface area to find out how much wrapping paper, carpet you need. You would use volume to find out how much of a liquid you need to fill a container.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you

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