Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
This problem is about finding the volume of a prism which base is an equilateral triangle.
The volume of the prism would be defined as
[tex]V_{prism}=\frac{1}{2} B \times h[/tex]
Where [tex]B[/tex] is the area of the base and [tex]h[/tex] is the height of the prism.
The area of the equilateral triangle at the base is
[tex]B=\frac{\sqrt{3} }{4} l^{2}[/tex]
Where [tex]l= 5 \ cm[/tex]
[tex]B=\frac{\sqrt{3} }{4} l^{2}=\frac{\sqrt{3} }{4}(5 \ cm)^{2} \approx 10.83 \ cm^{2}[/tex]
Replacing the base area in the volume formula, we have
[tex]V_{prism}=\frac{1}{2} B \times h=\frac{1}{2} (10.83 \ cm^{2} )(6 \ cm)\\V_{prism}=32.49 \ cm^{3}[/tex]
Therefore, the total volume of the prism is 32.49 cubic centimeters.
Now, the total surface area would be the sum of three rectangle faces and two triangles faces.
[tex]S_{total}= 3(5 \times 6) + 2(10.83)=90+21.66 = 111.66 \ cm^{2}[/tex]
Therefore, the total surface area of the figure is 111.66 square centimeters.