Question

The volume of a triangular prism is 1380 cubic centimeters. Its base is a right triangle with legs measuring 8 centimeters and 15 centimeters. What is the height of the prism?

A. 34.5 \mathrm{~cm}
B. 23 \mathrm{~cm}
C. 17cm
D. 11.5 \mathrm{~cm}

Answer 1

Explanation:

V=Bh

Subsitute area of base by putting area of right triangle 1/2*8*15.

1380=1/2*8*15*h

Solve for value of h

h=23 cm

Option B is correct.