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Lateral Area of a Right Prism

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Pronunciation: LAT•er•al AR•e•a OF A RIGHT PRI•sm

Definition

the product of the perimeter of the base and the height

Example

p = (3 + 4 + 3) = 10
h = 8
L.A. = ph
L.A. = (10)(8)
L.A. = 80