Exploring Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms

What is the purpose of calculating surface area in real life?

• To determine the weight of objects

• To wrap presents effectively

• To calculate the volume of objects

• To paint 3D objects

What does a net of a 3D object represent?

• A model of the object in a software

• The digital scan of the object

• The unfolded version of the object

• The shadow of the object

If the left and right faces of a rectangular prism are 4 by 3 inches, what is their combined area?

• 12 square inches

• 24 square inches

• 7 square inches

• 14 square inches

How do you find the surface area of a rectangular prism?

• Add the area of the top and bottom faces only

• Multiply the length by width by height

• Add the area of all six faces

• Subtract the smallest face area from the largest

What is unique about the faces of a cube?

• All faces are rectangular

• All faces are equal squares

• Each face is a different color

• Only the top and bottom faces are equal

What is the surface area of a cube with side length 4 inches?

• 64 square inches

• 96 square inches

• 24 square inches

• 16 square inches

How can calculators assist in finding surface area?

• By ensuring accuracy in calculations

• By drawing the shape

• By storing previous calculations

• By automatically measuring the object

What is the area of the bottom face if its dimensions are 8 by 10 inches?

• 18 square inches

• 28 square inches

• 80 square inches

• 100 square inches

If the front face of a rectangular prism is 8 by 3.5 inches, what is its area?

• 28 square inches

• 11.5 square inches

• 31 square inches

• 24.5 square inches

What formula is used to calculate the area of each face of a rectangular prism?

• Width minus length

• Length divided by width

• Length plus width

• Length times width