If all the dimensions of the prism are tripled, what effect will this have on its total surface area?

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Problem 484PT: A trapezoid has height 14 inches and bases 20 inches and 23 inches. Find the area of the trapezoid.
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A.the surface area will be 12 times as great. B. the surface area will be 6 times as great. C. the surface area will be 9 times as great. D.the surface area will be 3 times as great.
A rectangular prism is shown below.
4 inches
3 inches
+2 inches
If all the dimensions of the prism are tripled, what effect will
this have on its total surface area?
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular prism is shown below. 4 inches 3 inches +2 inches If all the dimensions of the prism are tripled, what effect will this have on its total surface area?
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