Surface area of a Prism:
areas of bases + areas of sides
8in×8in×2+8in×8in×4=48in Why is surface area of a prism important?
In a real life situation, someone may want to cover
a prism shaped object with some kind of material.
It may be a good thing to know how much matetial
will be needed.
Volume of a prism:
length×width×depth
8in×8in×8in=512in³
Why is volume of a prism important?
Someone may want to fill a prism shaped object.
It may be a good thing to know roughly how much will fit inside.
areas of bases + areas of sides
8in×8in×2+8in×8in×4=48in
Why is surface area of a prism important?
In a real life situation, someone may want to cover
a prism shaped object with some kind of material.
It may be a good thing to know how much matetial
will be needed.
Volume of a prism:
length×width×depth
8in×8in×8in=512in³
Why is volume of a prism important?
Someone may want to fill a prism shaped object.
It may be a good thing to know roughly how much will fit inside.