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An illustration shows a two-dimensional net of a rectangular prism composed of 6 rectangles.
The net of a rectangular prism is shown. What is the surface area of the rectangular prism?
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75 in.2
75 in.2
123 in.2
123 in.2
150 in.2
150 in.2
212 in.2
212 in.2
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The net of the rectangular prism can be divided into 6 rectangles, each with the following dimensions and surface areas:
- 2 rectangles with dimensions 2 in by 5 in: surface area = 2(2)(5) = 20 in^2
- 2 rectangles with dimensions 2 in by 3 in: surface area = 2(2)(3) = 12 in^2
- 2 rectangles with dimensions 5 in by 3 in: surface area = 2(5)(3) = 30 in^2
Adding up the surface areas of all rectangles: 20 + 20 + 12 + 12 + 30 + 30 = 124 in^2
Therefore, the surface area of the rectangular prism is 124 in^2. The closest option is 123 in^2.