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Surface area formulas for right rectangular prisms
. S=2lw+2lh+2wh for a cube this becomes S=6s²

Volume formulas for right rectangular prisms
V=lwh for a cube it becomes V=s³

The ratio of surface area to volume of a figure
This idea is important in situations where it would be important to maximize volume. ie You want to build a storage container with the largest volume for the least amount of money. Packaging in industry uses this idea. It also is important when you want to minimize surface area, like what shape to make a soup can. Biology uses this idea too. Heating and cooling etc in plants and animals.

1.2 Surface Area and Volume of Prisms
Sometimes the height of a prism is call the **altitude. Altitude** - of a prism is a segment that conects the bases of a prism, perpendiculary.

Surface area of a Right Prism (not necessarily a rectangular prism)
S = L + 2B where L is the area of ALL the lateral faces added together and B is the area of one base.

Volume of a Prism (not necessarily a rectangular prism)
V=Bh B is the area of one base and h is the height.