Question

The figure below shows a triangular prism that Tasha is

using for a science experiment.
Tasha's Prism
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5 cm
12 cm
6 cm
What is the volume of Tasha's prism?
242 cm3
324 cm3
360 cm
180 cm3

Answer 1

180 cm²

Explanation:

The volume of a prism is given by its base area times its height. In this case, Tha base area is equal to

`(6 * 5)/(2) = 15 \: {cm}^(2)`

So the volume is

`15 * 12 = 180 \: {cm}^(2)`