Question

A solid is composed of squares and equilateral triangles. Its net is shown below:



The area of each triangle is 1.5 square units. The surface area of the triangular prism is _____ square units. (Input whole number only.)

Answer 1

There are 3 squares, each with surface area A=(2 inches)(2 inches) = ? square inches.  Multiply this result by 4.  Total area?

There are 2 triangles, each with surface area A =1.5 inches.  Total area = ?

Now add together the 2 total areas.