Finding the volume and surface area of a rectangular prism

The video tutorial explains how to find the surface area and volume of a rectangular prism. It begins by defining a prism and its types, such as rectangular and cylindrical prisms. The tutorial then details the concept of surface area, using examples like a can of corn and a box of cereal to illustrate the idea. It explains how to calculate the surface area by considering the dimensions of the prism and unfolding it into a net. The video also covers the calculation of volume, emphasizing the formula length times width times height, and demonstrates how to apply it to find the volume of a rectangular prism.

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