Question

Shino says the formula to calculate the volume of the prism is V=Bh where B is the area of the base.Angelo says the formula is V=1/2 ewh.Who is correct ? Explain

Answer 1

it depends

Explanation:

Shino's formula will work for any prism.

Angelo's formula will work for any prism whose base area can be found by ...

B = (1/2)ew

Angelo can use this formula for a triangular prism.

__

For a triangular prism, both may be correct.

For a prism of another shape, Shino is correct. (Angelo may also be correct, depending on the variable definitions.)