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Answer:

55.4 in³

Explanation:

The volume (V) of a triangular prism is

V = area of triangular face × length

note the triangle is equilateral with area (A)

A =
(s^2√(3) )/(4) ( s is the length of the side )

=
(16√(3) )/(4) = 4
√(3) in², hence

V = 4
√(3) × 8 = 32
√(3) ≈ 55.4 in³

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