Question

What is the lateral area of the rectangular prism? Assume the prism is resting on its base.
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A.
200 in2

B.
180 in2

C.
90 in2

D.
50 in2

Answer 1

@chycora

Answer 2

@Luigi0210 @Mehek14

Answer 3

I think b

Answer 4

I would say that's correct because perimeter of base = 18
18810 = 180

Answer 5

a i think

Answer 6

I meant 18 * 10 = 180

Answer 7

okay, thx guys

Answer 8

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Answer 9

i am asking more people to see what they say :P

Answer 10

@undeadknight26

Answer 11

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Answer 12

what do u guys think???

Answer 13

5*10*4=200

Answer 14

someon thought b, do u agree with that

Answer 15

it is talking about the lateral

Answer 16

Omg dat taggin tho

Answer 17

yea, thats what happens wen no one helps :(

Answer 18

Okay I am also thinking B

Answer 19

why

Answer 20

WAIT not B.

Answer 21

isn't the formula perimeter of base times height?

Answer 22

for lateral surface

Answer 23

I am thinking the answer is A but I am honestly not sure, I'm sorry :(
I'm not the best at math but good luck! Hope this helps.

Answer 24

It is A bc..

Answer 25

A is volume

Answer 26

you need lateral area so perimeter of base times height
(4+4+5+5)*10

Answer 27

4x5=20 20x20=200 200x2=400 400 is the answer

Answer 28

Medal?

Answer 29

there is no choice for 400

Answer 30

that isn't even an answer choice and don't ask for medals

Answer 31

200 x 2 =400 its A

Answer 32

ummm.. okay, do u agree @Mehek14

Answer 33

why multiply 200 * 2?

Answer 34

don't know

Answer 35

b*h

Answer 36

@Puertorican_colombian

Answer 37

okay

Answer 38

Well guessed I wasted my time for no reason..

Answer 39

(2l + 2w)*h
(2*4 + 2*5) * 10
(8 + 10) * 10
18 * 10
180

Answer 40

@Dodgegirl ^ that's how you solve it

Answer 41

yea, i think it is actually b

Answer 42

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20140326152247AAjl2Dp

Answer 43

look at it

Answer 44

anyone else agree on b??

Answer 45

say so in the chat box :P

Answer 46

a

Answer 47

why

Answer 48

because u multiply all the #s it does not mater what order.

Answer 49

5 x 10 x 4=200

Answer 50

10 x 5 x 4=200

Answer 51

that is the area, i am looking for the lateral

Answer 52

opps, hehe

Answer 53

what grade r u in??

Answer 54

10