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A triangular prism and two nets are shown:

A right triangular prism is shown with two nets. The triangular base of the prism has height 5 inches, base 12 inches, and hypotenuse 13 inches. The length of the prism is 17 inches. Net A has 3 rectangles having dimensions 5 by 17, 17 by 12, and 17 by 13, and two triangles having legs 12 inches and 5 inches. Net B has 3 rectangles having dimensions 5 by 13, 13 by 12, and 13 by 17, and two triangles having legs 5 inches and 12 inches.

Which is the correct net of the prism and what is the surface area of the prism?

a
Net A with 570 square inches
b
Net A with 590 square inches
c
Net B with 502 square inches
d
Net B with 514 square inches