Question

find the surface area of the square prism. first, find the area of the square bases (ends). area of the square bases: ? cm² area of the side rectangles: cm² 5 cm area of the top and bottom rectangles: cm² 25 cm 5 cm total area: cm²

Explanation:

Step1: Area of square bases

$5\times5 = 25$

Step2: Area of side rectangles

$4\times(5\times25)= 500$

Step3: Area of top - bottom rectangles

Same as side rectangles, 500

Step4: Total area

$25\times2 + 500=550$

Answer:

550