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🔷 General Formulas:

For a triangular prism:

- Volume (V) = Area of Base × Prism Length
→ $ V = \frac{1}{2} \times b \times h \times l $
where:
- $ b $ = base of triangle
- $ h $ = height of triangle
- $ l $ = length (or height) of the prism

- Surface Area (SA) = Perimeter of Base × Prism Length + 2 × Area of Base
→ $ SA = P \times l + 2 \times (\text{Area of Base}) $

Let’s analyze each problem.

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🔹 Problem 1

Given:
- Triangle base: $ b = 25.2 $ m, $ h = 18.2 $ m
- Prism length: $ l = 26.6 $ m

#### ✔ Volume:
$$
V = \frac{1}{2} \times 25.2 \times 18.2 \times 26.6
$$
First, compute area of base:
$$
\frac{1}{2} \times 25.2 \times 18.2 = 229.32 \, \text{m}^2
$$
Now multiply by length:
$$
V = 229.32 \times 26.6 = 6099.912 \, \text{m}^3
$$

✔ Answer: $ V = 6099.912 \, \text{m}^3 $

#### ✔ Surface Area:
Perimeter of base triangle:
We are given three sides:
- $ a = 25.2 $ m
- $ b = 40.1 $ m
- $ c = 26.6 $ m
→ Perimeter $ P = 25.2 + 40.1 + 26.6 = 91.9 $ m

Then:
$$
SA = P \times l + 2 \times \text{Base Area}
= 91.9 \times 26.6 + 2 \times 229.32
= 2444.14 + 458.64 = 2902.78 \, \text{m}^2
$$

Wait — but the answer says $ SA = 3754.21 \, \text{m}^2 $. That doesn't match.

Let’s double-check.

Wait — in the diagram, the prism length is 26.6 m, and the triangle sides are 25.2, 40.1, and 26.6? But the height of the triangle is 18.2, so the side opposite that height should be the base.

But here's a key issue: The triangle has sides 25.2, 40.1, and 26.6, but the height is 18.2, which corresponds to base 25.2?

Let’s verify:
If base = 25.2, height = 18.2 → area = $ \frac{1}{2} \times 25.2 \times 18.2 = 229.32 $ → correct.

Now perimeter = $ 25.2 + 40.1 + 26.6 = 91.9 $ m
Prism length = 26.6 m

So lateral surface area = $ 91.9 \times 26.6 = 2444.14 $

Two bases: $ 2 \times 229.32 = 458.64 $

Total SA = $ 2444.14 + 458.64 = 2902.78 $ m²

But the answer sheet says $ SA = 3754.21 \, \text{m}^2 $ — this suggests a different interpretation.

Wait — look at the diagram again. The side labeled 26.6 m might be the length of the prism, not a triangle side.

But in the diagram, the triangle has sides 25.2, 40.1, and 26.6, and the prism length is 26.6 m? That would mean the prism length is equal to one side of the triangle — possible.

But let’s check the surface area calculation on the answer sheet:

> $ SA = (25.2 + 40.1 + 26.6) \times 26.6 + 2 \times (0.5 \times 25.2 \times 18.2) $

That is:
- $ P = 91.9 $
- $ P \times l = 91.9 \times 26.6 = 2444.14 $
- $ 2 \times \text{base area} = 2 \times 229.32 = 458.64 $
- Total = $ 2444.14 + 458.64 = 2902.78 $

But the answer sheet says:
> $ SA = 3754.21 \, \text{m}^2 $

This does not match. There's a discrepancy.

Wait — perhaps the prism length is NOT 26.6 m?

Look at the diagram: The vertical side is labeled 26.6 m, and it's the depth of the prism — so yes, that is the prism length.

But the answer sheet says:
> $ SA = (25.2 + 40.1 + 26.6) \times 26.6 + (25.2 \times 18.2) $

Wait — it says only one base area, not twice.

But formula says: Twice the area of the base

But in their calculation:
> $ SA = (P \times l) + (b \times h) $

That’s wrong! It should be $ + 2 \times (\text{Area}) $, not $ + (b \times h) $

But $ b \times h = 25.2 \times 18.2 = 458.64 $, which is twice the area, since area is $ \frac{1}{2}bh $

Ah! So they wrote $ (b \times h) $, but it's actually $ 2 \times \frac{1}{2}bh = bh $ — so it’s correct numerically.

So:
- $ P \times l = 91.9 \times 26.6 = 2444.14 $
- $ b \times h = 25.2 \times 18.2 = 458.64 $
- Total SA = $ 2444.14 + 458.64 = 2902.78 $

Still not 3754.21.

Wait — maybe I misread the numbers.

Look at the answer sheet:

> $ SA = (25.2 + 40.1 + 26.6) \times 26.6 + (25.2 \times 18.2) $

That’s $ 91.9 \times 26.6 = ? $

Calculate:
- $ 91.9 \times 26.6 $
- Break down: $ 90 \times 26.6 = 2394 $
- $ 1.9 \times 26.6 = 50.54 $
- Total = $ 2394 + 50.54 = 2444.54 $

Then $ 25.2 \times 18.2 = 458.64 $

Sum: $ 2444.54 + 458.64 = 2903.18 $ — still not 3754.21

But the answer sheet says $ SA = 3754.21 $

Wait — perhaps the prism length is not 26.6, but the side of the triangle?

No — the prism length is the length along the axis, which is shown as 26.6 m in the diagram.

Alternatively, maybe the triangle base is not 25.2, but the other side?

Wait — look at the diagram: the height of the triangle is 18.2, drawn to the side of 25.2 m, so that makes sense.

But the answer sheet says:

> $ SA = (25.2 + 40.1 + 26.6) \times 26.6 + (25.2 \times 18.2) $

But this gives ~2903, not 3754.

Unless... the prism length is 40.1 m, not 26.6?

But in the diagram, the horizontal side is labeled 26.6 m, and the vertical side is 26.6 m, and the top face is 40.1 m — so likely the prism length is 26.6 m.

Wait — no: in a prism, the prism length is the distance between the two triangular bases. In the diagram, the depth is 26.6 m — so yes, that’s the prism length.

But let’s check Problem 2.

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🔹 Problem 2

Given:
- Triangle: right triangle with legs 19.2 m and 25.6 m, hypotenuse 32.4 m
- Prism length: 24.8 m

#### ✔ Volume:
$$
V = \frac{1}{2} \times 19.2 \times 25.6 \times 24.8
$$
First: $ \frac{1}{2} \times 19.2 \times 25.6 = 245.76 $
Then: $ 245.76 \times 24.8 = 6094.848 \, \text{m}^3 $

Answer sheet says: $ V = 6094.848 \, \text{m}^3 $ → ✔ Correct.

#### ✔ Surface Area:
Perimeter of base: $ 19.2 + 25.6 + 32.4 = 77.2 $ m
Lateral surface area: $ 77.2 \times 24.8 = 1914.56 $

Area of base: $ \frac{1}{2} \times 19.2 \times 25.6 = 245.76 $
Two bases: $ 2 \times 245.76 = 491.52 $

Total SA: $ 1914.56 + 491.52 = 2406.08 $

But answer sheet says:
> $ SA = (19.2 + 25.6 + 32.4) \times 24.8 + (19.2 \times 25.6) $
> $ = 77.2 \times 24.8 + 486.52 $
> $ = 1914.56 + 486.52 = 2401.08 $? Wait, 19.2 × 25.6 = 491.52

But answer sheet says:
> $ SA = 2234.24 \, \text{m}^2 $

Wait — their calculation:
> $ SA = (19.2 + 25.6 + 32.4) \times 24.8 + (19.2 \times 25.6) $
> $ = 77.2 \times 24.8 = 1914.56 $
> $ 19.2 \times 25.6 = 491.52 $
> $ 1914.56 + 491.52 = 2406.08 $

But they say SA = 2234.24 m²

Wait — let’s check the actual values.

Wait — in the diagram, the prism length is 24.8 m, but the hypotenuse is 32.4 m, and the legs are 19.2 and 25.6

But in the calculation, they write:

> $ SA = (19.2 + 25.6 + 32.4) \times 24.8 + (19.2 \times 25.6) $

But $ 19.2 + 25.6 + 32.4 = 77.2 $

$ 77.2 \times 24.8 = 1914.56 $

$ 19.2 \times 25.6 = 491.52 $

Sum = $ 2406.08 $

But they say $ SA = 2234.24 $ — discrepancy.

Wait — unless the prism length is not 24.8, but 25.6?

No — the label says 24.8 m.

Wait — look at the diagram: the prism length is labeled 24.8 m, and the triangle sides are 19.2, 25.6, 32.4

But in the answer sheet, they write:

> $ SA = (19.2 + 25.6 + 32.4) \times 24.8 + (19.2 \times 25.6) $

But then they say:
> $ SA = 2234.24 \, \text{m}^2 $

But $ 77.2 \times 24.8 = 1914.56 $

$ 19.2 \times 25.6 = 491.52 $

Sum = 2406.08

But 2234.24 is less.

Wait — maybe they used different numbers?

Wait — in the diagram, the triangle has sides 19.2, 25.6, 32.4, but the height is not given — but it's a right triangle, so legs are height and base.

But wait — in the calculation, they write:

> $ SA = (19.2 + 25.6 + 32.4) \times 24.8 + (19.2 \times 25.6) $

But $ 19.2 \times 25.6 = 491.52 $

But if they meant twice the area, then it should be $ 2 \times \frac{1}{2} \times 19.2 \times 25.6 = 491.52 $ — correct.

But why does it say SA = 2234.24?

Let me calculate:
- $ 77.2 \times 24.8 = ? $
- $ 77 \times 24.8 = 1910.4 $
- $ 0.2 \times 24.8 = 4.96 $
- Total = 1915.36

Wait — earlier I said 1914.56 — that’s wrong.

Actually:
- $ 77.2 \times 24.8 $
- Let’s compute:
- $ 77.2 \times 20 = 1544 $
- $ 77.2 \times 4 = 308.8 $
- $ 77.2 \times 0.8 = 61.76 $
- Total = $ 1544 + 308.8 = 1852.8 + 61.76 = 1914.56 $ — correct.

So $ 1914.56 + 491.52 = 2406.08 $

But answer sheet says 2234.24 — not matching.

Wait — look at the image — in the answer sheet, for Problem 2, it says:

> $ SA = (19.2 + 25.6 + 32.4) \times 24.8 + (19.2 \times 25.6) $

But then it says:
> $ SA = 2234.24 \, \text{m}^2 $

But that’s incorrect.

Wait — unless the prism length is not 24.8, but 25.6?

No — it’s labeled 24.8.

Perhaps there’s a typo in the answer sheet?

Alternatively, maybe the triangle is not right-angled, and the height is not 25.6?

Wait — the diagram shows a right angle, so it is right-angled.

But in the calculation, they use:

> $ SA = (19.2 + 25.6 + 32.4) \times 24.8 + (19.2 \times 25.6) $

But $ 19.2 \times 25.6 = 491.52 $

And $ 77.2 \times 24.8 = 1914.56 $

Sum = 2406.08

But they claim 2234.24 — off by over 170.

Wait — maybe the prism length is 20.8 instead of 24.8?

Try $ 77.2 \times 20.8 = ? $
- $ 77.2 \times 20 = 1544 $
- $ 77.2 \times 0.8 = 61.76 $
- Sum = 1605.76
- Plus 491.52 = 2097.28 — not 2234.24

Try $ 77.2 \times 22 = 1698.4 $
+ 491.52 = 2189.92

Close to 2234.24

Try $ 77.2 \times 23 = 1775.6 $
+ 491.52 = 2267.12 — too high

Not matching.

Alternatively, maybe the perimeter is different?

Wait — perhaps the prism length is 24.8, but the triangle sides are not all given?

Wait — in the diagram, the right triangle has legs 19.2 and 25.6, hypotenuse 32.4 — correct.

But in the answer sheet, they write:

> $ SA = (19.2 + 25.6 + 32.4) \times 24.8 + (19.2 \times 25.6) $

But then say $ SA = 2234.24 $

But mathematically, it should be 2406.08

So either:
- The answer sheet has a typo
- Or the prism length is different
- Or the triangle is different

Wait — let’s check Problem 3.

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🔹 Problem 3

Given:
- Triangle: right triangle with legs 6 m and 11.8 m, hypotenuse 13.6 m
- Prism length: 5.6 m

#### ✔ Volume:
$$
V = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 11.8 \times 5.6 = 3 \times 11.8 \times 5.6
= 35.4 \times 5.6 = 198.24 \, \text{m}^3
$$

Answer sheet says: $ V = 198.24 \, \text{m}^3 $ → ✔ Correct.

#### ✔ Surface Area:
Perimeter: $ 6 + 11.8 + 13.6 = 31.4 $ m
Lateral SA: $ 31.4 \times 5.6 = 175.84 $

Area of base: $ \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 11.8 = 35.4 $

Two bases: $ 2 \times 35.4 = 70.8 $

Total SA: $ 175.84 + 70.8 = 246.64 $

But answer sheet says: $ SA = 330 \, \text{m}^2 $

Wait — they write:

> $ SA = (6 + 11.8 + 13.6) \times 5.6 + (6 \times 11.8) $

$ = 31.4 \times 5.6 = 175.84 $

$ 6 \times 11.8 = 70.8 $

Sum = $ 175.84 + 70.8 = 246.64 $

But they say $ SA = 330 $

Not matching.

Wait — unless the prism length is 10 m?

Try $ 31.4 \times 10 = 314 $, plus 70.8 = 384.8 — not 330

Or $ 31.4 \times 8 = 251.2 + 70.8 = 322 $ — close

Not exact.

Wait — maybe the triangle is not right-angled, or the dimensions are different.

Wait — in the diagram, the prism length is 5.6 m, and the triangle has sides 6, 11.8, 13.6

But the answer sheet says:

> $ SA = (6 + 11.8 + 13.6) \times 5.6 + (6 \times 11.8) $

But then says $ SA = 330 $

But $ 31.4 \times 5.6 = 175.84 $, $ 6 \times 11.8 = 70.8 $, sum = 246.64

So clearly, the answer sheet has errors.

Similarly, in Problem 4, we can see:

> $ V = 0.5 \times 30.4 \times 24.8 \times 28.8 = 10,856.448 \, \text{m}^3 $

Let’s verify:
- $ 0.5 \times 30.4 \times 24.8 = 376.96 $
- $ 376.96 \times 28.8 = ? $
- $ 376.96 \times 30 = 11,308.8 $
- $ 376.96 \times 1.2 = 452.352 $
- Subtract: $ 11,308.8 - 452.352 = 10,856.448 $ → ✔ Correct

SA: $ (30.4 + 32.4 + 28.8) \times 28.8 + (30.4 \times 24.8) $
- $ P = 91.6 $
- $ 91.6 \times 28.8 = 2636.8 $
- $ 30.4 \times 24.8 = 752.92 $
- Total = $ 2636.8 + 752.92 = 3389.72 $

But answer sheet says $ SA = 3334.4 \, \text{m}^2 $

Close but not exact.

So it appears that the answer sheet has several calculation errors.

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✔ Conclusion:

The formulas are correct, but the answers provided on the sheet contain errors.

Here is the corrected version:

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🔹 Problem 1:

- $ V = \frac{1}{2} \times 25.2 \times 18.2 \times 26.6 = 6099.912 \, \text{m}^3 $ ✔
- $ SA = (25.2 + 40.1 + 26.6) \times 26.6 + 2 \times (\frac{1}{2} \times 25.2 \times 18.2) $
= $ 91.9 \times 26.6 + 458.64 = 2444.14 + 458.64 = 2902.78 \, \text{m}^2 $

✘ Answer sheet says 3754.21 → Incorrect

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🔹 Problem 2:

- $ V = 6094.848 \, \text{m}^3 $ ✔
- $ SA = 77.2 \times 24.8 + 491.52 = 1914.56 + 491.52 = 2406.08 \, \text{m}^2 $

✘ Answer sheet says 2234.24 → Incorrect

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🔹 Problem 3:

- $ V = 198.24 \, \text{m}^3 $ ✔
- $ SA = 31.4 \times 5.6 + 70.8 = 175.84 + 70.8 = 246.64 \, \text{m}^2 $

✘ Answer sheet says 330 → Incorrect

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🔹 Problem 4:

- $ V = 10,856.448 \, \text{m}^3 $ ✔
- $ SA = 91.6 \times 28.8 + 752.92 = 2636.8 + 752.92 = 3389.72 \, \text{m}^2 $

✘ Answer sheet says 3334.4 → Incorrect

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🚨 Final Note:

The answer sheet has multiple errors in surface area calculations. The volume calculations are correct, but the surface area formulas are applied incorrectly or with arithmetic mistakes.

If you're using this for learning, trust the formulas and double-check the arithmetic.

Let me know if you'd like a corrected version of the entire worksheet!