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The Smith family bought a new tent for a camping trip. A triangular prism. The triangular base has a base of 9 feet and height of 7 feet. The height of the prism is 15 feet. What is the volume of their new tent?

User Eyal H
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Answer:

472.50 ft^3

Explanation:

User Jakob Cosoroaba
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Answer:

472.50 ft^3

Explanation:

Volume of a prism = base area x height

base area = 1/2 x base x height

1/2 x 9 x 7 = 31.5

31.5 x 15 = 472.50 ft^3

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