For the right triangular prism, suppose that the sides of the triangular base measure 4 m, 5 m, and 6 m. The altitude is m. (a) Find the lateral area (in square meters) of the prism. 2 m (b) Find the total area (in square meters) of the prism. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) m² (c) Find the volume (in cubic meters) of the prism. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) 3 m
For the right triangular prism, suppose that the sides of the triangular base measure 4 m, 5 m, and 6 m. The altitude is m. (a) Find the lateral area (in square meters) of the prism. 2 m (b) Find the total area (in square meters) of the prism. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) m² (c) Find the volume (in cubic meters) of the prism. (Round your answer to three decimal places.) 3 m
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Transcribed Image Text:For the right triangular prism, suppose that the sides of the triangular base measure 4 m, 5 m, and 6 m. The altitude is 8
m.
(a) Find the lateral area (in square meters) of the prism.
2
m
(b) Find the total area (in square meters) of the prism. (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
m²
(c) Find the volume (in cubic meters) of the prism. (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
m³
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