For the same base dimensions (base area) and the same height, the rectangular prism has more surface area.
LxWx2
The answer depends on the what characteristic of the pyramid you want the formula for: its surface area, its volume or something else.
It has to do with the surface area formula: To find the total surface area of a pyramid, use this equation: Surface Area = B + 1/2 * P * s B = base area P = perimeter of the base s = slant height To find the volume of a Pyramid, substitute into this equation: V=1/3Bh B=base area h=height of pyramid
There must be a typo in this question, "Why does the formula for finding the surface area of arectangular prism is helpful?" What does that even mean?
Suppose that the area of the rectangular base is: lw then if the height is: h the surface area is: lw + lh + wh I believe that formula is for the surface area of a rectangular prism...
Figure it out stupid.
For the same base dimensions (base area) and the same height, the rectangular prism has more surface area.
surface area of a rectangular prism is the formula: 2lw+2wh+2lh
LxWx2
They are both 3 dimensional shapes having surface area and volume.
The answer will depend on what A and H are!
Surface area = 2LW + 2(L+W)H
the question is the anwser
The formula to find the area of an octagonal pyramid is area of base plus area of sides.
its not i dont no why
2lw + 2lh + 2wh