Question

Evelyn cut a wedge of cheese into the shape of a triangular prism-like the one shown below. The shaded part represents one of the bases of the prism.

A formula for the volume of a triangular prism is v=Bh . Which equation can be used to find B , the area of the shaded base in square centimeters?

Answer 1

B= 15 cm²

Explanation:

The base of the triangular shaped wedge of cheese is a right-triangle.To find the area of a right-triangle you apply the formula for half base by height.

A=1/2*b*h = base area = B

In this case, assume the sides of the triangle given are; a=5 cm and b=6 cm, thus area will be 1/2*6*5 =15 cm²

B= 15 cm²