Prisms and their Bases

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What is the formula for finding the surface area of a prism?

2 * P + B / h

B + h

2 * B + P * h (correct)

B * h

If the prism had a triangular base, what would be the perimeter if each side measures 5 inches?

30 inches

15 inches

20 inches

25 inches (correct)

In the context of a prism, what does 'B' represent in the surface area formula?

Area of the base (correct)

Volume of the prism

Perimeter of the base

Height of the prism

If a prism has a square base with dimensions 6 inches by 6 inches and a height of 10 inches, what would be its surface area?

240 inches squared Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for finding the volume of a prism?

B * h Signup and view all the answers

What geometric shape must the base of a prism have?

Triangle Signup and view all the answers

What determines the identification of different prisms?

Base of the prism Signup and view all the answers

If a prism has a pentagon as a base, what is it called?

Pentagonal prism Signup and view all the answers

What important measurement do we need from the base part of a prism?

Area Signup and view all the answers

How is the area of the base calculated for a square prism?

$\text{length} \times \text{width}$ Signup and view all the answers

What do we call a prism with a hexagon as a base?

Hexagonal prism Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining role of the base in a prism?

Affects the prism's volume and surface area Signup and view all the answers

If a prism has an octagonal base with side length 4 cm, what will be the area of this base?

$64 cm^2$ Signup and view all the answers

What shape is the base of a triangular prism?

Triangle Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider the area of the base in calculations for prisms?

To find the prism's volume and surface area Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the surface area of a prism?

2 * B + P * h Signup and view all the answers

If a prism has a triangular base with sides measuring 6 inches each, what would be its perimeter?

15 inches Signup and view all the answers

In the formula for volume of a prism, what does 'B' represent?

Base area Signup and view all the answers

For a square prism with a base area of 25 inches squared and a height of 10 inches, what would be its volume?

250 inches cubed Signup and view all the answers

If a prism has a rectangular base with dimensions 6 inches by 8 inches, what would be its total surface area if its height is 12 inches?

312 square inches Signup and view all the answers