First, determine the perimeter of the base by the doubling the sum of the length and the width. That is,
                              P = 2(a + b)
Substituting the known values,
                             P = 2(5 in + 3 in) = 16 in
Then, multiply the calculated value by the height to solve for the lateral area. 
                                  LA  = (16 in)(2 in) = 32 in²
Thus, the answer to this item is letter A.