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.(1 point) square feet
The formula for finding the surface area of a rectangular prism is:
Surface Area = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh
Given:
Length (l) = 2 feet
Width (w) = 3 feet
Height (h) = 4 feet
Plugging in the values:
Surface Area = 2(2)(3) + 2(2)(4) + 2(3)(4)
Surface Area = 12 + 16 + 24
Surface Area = 52 square feet
Therefore, the surface area of the rectangular prism is 52 square feet.
Drawing the net of the rectangular prism will help visualize the faces of the prism. To draw the net, start by drawing a rectangle with dimensions 2 feet by 3 feet. Then draw another rectangle parallel to the first one, also with dimensions 2 feet by 3 feet, and connect the corresponding vertices with lines. Finally, draw two more rectangles to complete the net, one with dimensions 2 feet by 4 feet and the other with dimensions 3 feet by 4 feet. Connect the corresponding vertices with lines as well. The net should show all 6 faces of the rectangular prism.