Apply the technique of using nets. What is the surface area of the rectangular prism whose dimensions measure 7 inches by 3 inches by 11 inches? (1 point) Responses 131 in.2 131 in squared 154 in.2 154 in squared 262 in.2 262 in squared 231 in.2
To find the surface area of a rectangular prism, we need to find the area of each of its six faces and then sum them up.
First, let's find the area of each face separately:
1. Top and bottom faces: 7 inches x 3 inches = 21 square inches each
2. Front and back faces: 7 inches x 11 inches = 77 square inches each
3. Side faces: 3 inches x 11 inches = 33 square inches each
Now, sum up the area of all six faces:
2(21) + 2(77) + 2(33)
= 42 + 154 + 66
= 262 square inches
Therefore, the surface area of the rectangular prism measuring 7 inches by 3 inches by 11 inches is 262 square inches.