Question 6 (Essay Worth 4 points)

(Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms and Pyramids HC)

A student is painting a doghouse like the rectangular prism shown.

A rectangular prism with base dimensions of 8 feet by 7 feet. It has a height of 6 feet.

Part A: Find the total surface area of the doghouse. Show your work. (3 points)

Part B: If one can of paint will cover 50 square feet, how many cans of paint are needed to paint the doghouse? Explain. (Hint: The bottom will not be painted since it will be on the ground.) (1 point)