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3) A square prism has a volume of 500 cubic centimeters. If the height of
the prism is 4 times the length of the base, how long is each side of the
base?
4x
4 cm
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5 cm
6 cm
7cm
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1 point 3) A square prism has a volume of 500 cubic centimeters. If the height of-example-1

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Answer:

20cm

Explanation:

Let s = the length of the base

Let 4s = the length of the height

V = BH Since the base is a square, B = s2

V = s2 H

500 = s2(4s)

125 = s3

s = 5 cm

4s = 20 cm - the height

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