Determine the total area of the TWO bases of this triangular prism.
To determine the total area of the two bases of a triangular prism, we need to find the area of one base and then multiply it by 2.
The base of a triangular prism is a triangle, and the formula to calculate the area of a triangle is:
Area = (1/2) x base x height
Let's assume the base of the triangular prism has a base of 8 cm and a height of 6 cm.
Area of one base = (1/2) x 8 cm x 6 cm = 24 square cm
Since there are two bases, the total area of both bases is:
Total area = 24 square cm x 2 = 48 square cm
Therefore, the total area of the two bases of the triangular prism is 48 square cm.