For the regular pentagonal base, each edge measures 3.2 cm and the apothem measures 2 cm. a) Find the area of the base (use A = ap). b) Find the total area of the regular pentagonal prism if its altitude measures 5 cm. c) Find the volume of the prism.

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For the regular pentagonal base, each edge measures 3.2 cm
and the apothem measures 2 cm.
a) Find the area of the base (use A = ap).
b) Find the total area of the regular pentagonal prism if its
altitude measures 5 cm.
c) Find the volume of the prism.
Transcribed Image Text:For the regular pentagonal base, each edge measures 3.2 cm and the apothem measures 2 cm. a) Find the area of the base (use A = ap). b) Find the total area of the regular pentagonal prism if its altitude measures 5 cm. c) Find the volume of the prism.
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