A rectangular prism has length of 2 feet, a width of 3 feet, and a height of 4 feet. What is the surface area of the rectangular prism? Draw a net to help you find your answer in square feet .(1 point)
Surface Area = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh
Surface Area = 2(2)(3) + 2(2)(4) + 2(3)(4)
Surface Area = 12 + 16 + 24
Surface Area = 52 square feet
The net of the rectangular prism is as follows:
Front and back: 2 ft x 4 ft = 8 sq ft
Top and bottom: 2 ft x 3 ft = 6 sq ft
Sides: 3 ft x 4 ft = 12 sq ft
Total surface area = 2(8) + 2(6) + 2(12) = 16 + 12 + 24 = 52 sq ft
Therefore, the surface area of the rectangular prism is 52 square feet.