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On the left, prism A. Prism A is a triangular prism. The base has side lengths of 6 centimeters, 8 centimeters, and 10 centimeters. On the right, prism B. Prism B is a rectangular prism. The base has side lengths of 5 centimeters and 5 centimeters.

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Answer:

Prism B has a larger base area

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Base dimensions:

Prism A:

Lengths: 6cm, 8cm and 10cm

Prism B:

Lengths: 5cm and 5cm

Required [Missing from the question]

Which prism has a larger base area

For prism A

First, we check if the base dimension form a right-angled triangle using Pythagoras theorem.

The longest side is the hypotenuse; So:

[tex]10^2 = 8^2 + 6^2[/tex]

[tex]100 = 64 + 36[/tex]

[tex]100 = 100[/tex]

The above shows that the base dimension forms a right-angled triangle.

The base area is then calculated by;

Area = 0.5 * Products of two sides (other than the hypotenuse)

[tex]Area = 0.5 * 8cm * 6cm[/tex]

[tex]Area = 24cm^2[/tex]

For Prism B

[tex]Lengths = 5cm\ and\ 5cm[/tex]

So, the area is:

[tex]Area = 5cm * 5cm[/tex]

[tex]Area = 25cm^2[/tex]

By comparison, prism B has a larger base area because [tex]25cm^2 > 24cm^2[/tex]

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