How to calculate the surface area and volume of a hexagonal prism?

I am supposed to type a two and a half page paper on what surface area and volume is used for in many occupations. I have started on it and don't think I can go into enough detail to make it as long as it is supposed to be. What should I do?

Hey everyone: This isn´ t homework help I´m just getting prepared for the next semester. I was researching this online and in books and the nearest GOOD library is 20 miles away so I decided a helpdesk would be the best option. To the point. I have already learned how to calculate the...

A cylindrical can is to have the area of its curved surface equal to thesum of the areas of its base and its top. What must be the relation between the height and diameter of this can?