The formula for the surface area of a rectangular prism is:
Surface Area = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh
Given the dimensions:
Length (l) = 3 inches
Width (w) = 5 inches
Height (h) = 5 inches
Plugging these values into the formula, we have:
Surface Area = 2(3)(5) + 2(3)(5) + 2(5)(5)
= 30 + 30 + 50
= 110 square inches
Therefore, the correct surface area of the rectangular prism with sides 3 × 5 × 5 inches is 110 square inches.