Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the surface area of a rectangular prism. It begins with an introduction to the concept of surface area and the use of pi. The formula for calculating the surface area of a rectangular prism is detailed, followed by identifying the dimensions of the prism. The tutorial then provides a step-by-step calculation of the surface area using specific numbers, concluding with the final result and the unit of measurement.

What value of pi is used in the video to calculate the surface area?

• 3.144

• 3.14

• 3.141

• 3.145

Which of the following is the correct formula for the surface area of a rectangular prism?

• 2 * (base * height + base * width + height * width)

• base * height * width

• base * height + base * width + height * width

• base + height + width

In the formula for surface area, what does 'w' represent?

• Weight

• Water

• Wavelength

• Width

What is the height of the rectangular prism as used in the calculations?

• 5

• 15

• 9

• 3

What is the base length used in the surface area calculation?

• 9

• 5

• 3

• 15

What is the final calculated surface area of the rectangular prism?

• 450 square inches

• 400 square inches

• 500 square inches

• 414 square inches

What is the unit of the calculated surface area?

• Square centimeters

• Square inches

• Square feet

• Square meters