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?

<p>240 inches squared (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>B * h (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What geometric shape must the base of a prism have?

<p>Triangle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the identification of different prisms?

<p>Base of the prism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Pentagonal prism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$\text{length} \times \text{width}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Hexagonal prism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Affects the prism's volume and surface area (D)</p> 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?

<p>$64 cm^2$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What shape is the base of a triangular prism?

<p>Triangle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To find the prism's volume and surface area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>2 * B + P * h (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>15 inches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Base area (B)</p> 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?

<p>250 inches cubed (D)</p> 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?

<p>312 square inches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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