SOLUTION: Find the surface area of a rectangular prism with a length of 3 in., a width of 4 in., and a height of 5 in.

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Question 1199355: Find the surface area of a rectangular prism with a length of 3 in., a width of 4 in., and a height of 5 in.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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6 faces participate, and each of them is a rectangle.

So, find the area of each rectangle; then add them.


Very good exercise for the beginner student to enter into the subject.

In solving such problems,  real mathematical talents are forged  (when students solve them on their own).