Question

The base of a right pentagonal prism has an area of 20 square inches. if the prism has an altitude of 8 inches, determine and state the volume of the prism, in cubic inches.

Answer 1

160 in³

Explanation:

The volume of a prism is given by the formula ...

V = Bh

where B is the area of the base and h is the height. Filling in the given numbers, you have ...

V = (20 in²)(8 in) = 160 in³

The volume of the prism is 160 cubic inches.