What is the lateral area of the rectangular prism with a base length of 17 m, a base width of 7 m, and a height of 5 m?
a.
595 m2
b.
478 m2
c.
240 m2
d.
239 m2

The lateral area of a solid shape is the total surface area of the shape with exception of the top and the bottom bases. The lateral area of of a rectangular prism is the total surface area of the prism with exception of the top and the bottom bases. It is given by 2(lh + wh) = 2(17 x 5 + 7 x 5) = 2(85 + 35) = 2(120) = 240 m^2