Question

A terrarium is built in the shape of a triangular prism. The prism is 10 inches in height and contains 450 cubic inches of space.What is the area of the base shape of the prism?

square inches

Answer 1

45 square inches

Explanation:

Answer 2

45 in²

Explanation:

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recall that the formula for volume of a rectangular prism is:

V = Area of base x Height

We are given that V = 450 in³ and Height = 10 inches

hence

450 = Area of base x 10

Area of base = 450 / 10 = 45 in²