Use Nets to Solve Triangular Problems Practice
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An illustration shows a triangular prism with length 7 feet, width 4 feet, and perpendicular height of the triangular face 3 feet.
What is the total surface area of the two triangular bases of this tent?
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ft.2
The total surface area of the two triangular bases can be calculated by finding the area of one triangle base and then multiplying by 2 since there are two bases.
The formula for the area of a triangle is 1/2 * base * height. In this case, the base of the triangle is 4 feet and the height is 3 feet.
Area of one triangle base = 1/2 * 4 ft * 3 ft = 6 ft^2
Total surface area of two triangular bases = 6 ft^2 * 2 = 12 ft^2
Therefore, the total surface area of the two triangular bases of the tent is 12 square feet.