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One edge of the base of a regular square prism is 5 m. and a lateral edge is 6 m. Find the ratio of the lateral area to the total area.

 Feb 10, 2015

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Thank you! :)

 Feb 10, 2015
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The lateral surface area (area of the sides) is given by 4*6*5  = 120 sq m

And the total surface area adds the area of the tp and bottom = 2*5^2 = 50 sq m

So the ratio of the lateral surface area to the total surface area = 120/(120 + 50) = 120/170 = 12/17

 

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JayyH Feb 10, 2015

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