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igraine says she can best approximate the surface area of the fire extinguisher using a rectangular prism as a model. explain whether or not igraine is correct.
igraine is
because the fire extinguisher has bases, a is the best model for the surface area.

Explanation:

A fire extinguisher's main body is a cylindrical shape, which has two circular (curved/rounded) bases. A rectangular prism has flat, rectangular bases and faces, so it does not match the curved surface of the extinguisher. A cylinder is the appropriate model for its surface area, meaning Igraine's choice is incorrect.

Answer:

Igraine is incorrect. Because the fire extinguisher has circular/rounded bases, a cylinder is the best model for the surface area.