Application of Surface Area in Context Answers

Nan’s art sculpture is a pyramid. She will cover all the faces with gems, except the base of the pyramid. What is the surface area of the part of the pyramid that will be covered in gems?

Georgia will use the pattern shown to make a square pyramid out of cardboard. The square pyramid will not have a bottom. How much cardboard will she need if a = 14 in. and b = 9 in.?

Troop 3456 designed a model of their favorite type of tent. The model did not have a bottom. What is the surface area of the model?

Abeline is creating a box design for a company. The front, back, and sides will be painted, but the top and bottom will not be painted. Which net could be used to find the surface area of the sides that will be painted?

A box is designed to hold pencils. The front of the box will be made from a clear material for display. The rest of the box will be made from cardboard. What is the surface area of the side with the clear material?

An eraser is in the shape of a triangular prism. Its dimensions are shown in the diagram. What is surface area of the eraser?

The prism shown represents a storage bin for a barn. The dark face will be open to allow people to place items inside.Which face of the net represents the open face of the prism?

A bin for recycling cardboard is shown. The bin is designed without a top. What is the surface area of the bin?

A team of students is designing a new game to help their class review for a science test. They will make a rolling cube with a side length of 7 cm as part of the game. How much material will they need to make the rolling cube?

Gina is building a tent. The dimensions of the tent are shown in the diagram.The tent is made of fabric. How many square feet of fabric were used to make the tent?