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I have to build a tent ( a triangular prism) for 2 adults of average height and two children. I have to make measurements as well as finding out the area and volume.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The tent has a triangle face at both ends so you need to measure the length of the base of a triangular face and the distance between the triangular faces.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Also, average height of an adult male in the USA is 69.2 inches, I suggest you use 70 inches for the height of the triangular face.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Volume is the area of a triangular face (1/2 * base * height) times the distance between the two triangular faces.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Surface area = 2 times the area of a triangular face plus the areas of the three rectangular faces. \r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "to convert inches to cm just multiply by 2.54 \r
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