Question

the shed in adams backyard is shown. which correctly describes the dimensions of the figures that make up the shed? a rectangular prism measuring 3 feet by 5 feet by 6 feet and a triangular prism with the dimensions of 5 feet by 6 feet by 8 feet a rectangular prism measuring 5 feet by 6 feet by 8 feet and a triangular prism with the dimensions of 3 feet by 5 feet by 8 feet a rectangular prism measuring 5 feet by 6 feet by 8 feet and a triangular prism with the dimensions of 3 feet by 5 feet by 6 feet a rectangular prism measuring 3 feet by 5 feet by 8 feet and a triangular prism with the dimensions of 5 feet by 6 feet by 8 feet

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the rectangular prism

The rectangular prism has dimensions \(5\) feet (width), \(6\) feet (height), and \(8\) feet (length).

Step2: Analyze the triangular prism

The triangular prism has a triangular base with height \(3\) feet and base length \(8\) feet (same as the length of the rectangular prism), and the width (distance between the two triangular bases) is \(5\) feet.

Answer:

a rectangular prism measuring \(5\) feet by \(6\) feet by \(8\) feet and a triangular prism with the dimensions of \(3\) feet by \(5\) feet by \(8\) feet (the second option in the given choices)