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What is the volume of the right prism?

A. 50 in3

B. 600 in3

C. 1200 in3

D. 400 in3

What is the volume of the right prism? A. 50 in3 B. 600 in3 C. 1200 in3 D. 400 in-example-1

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Volume of a right prism = Area of the base * height

the base is the right triangle.
Area of a right triangle = ab/2
a = 15 inches ; b = 8 inches

Area of a right triangle = (15in * 8in)/2 = 120 in² / 2 = 60 in²

V = B * h
V = 60 in² * 10 in
V = 600 in³ Choice B.
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