Question

Solve for the height (h) of this triangular prism if the volume is 1080. The

volume of a triangular prism is V = (B)(h), where B is the area of the

triangle. Remember the area of a triangle is 1/2(b)(h). BE CAREFUL

BECAUSE THERE ARE TWO HEIGHTS, ONE FOR THE TRIANGLE AND ONE

FOR THE TRIANGULAR PRISM. *

h

15

8

Answer 1

Answer: 18

Explanation:

Area of triangle = (0.5) × base(b) × height(h)

Base of triangle = 8

Height of triangle = 15

Area of triangle = (0.5) × 8 × 15 = 60

Volume of triangular prism = B × height

Where h = height

B = area of triangle

Volume of triangular prism = 1080

Find the height(h) of the triangular prism

Volume of triangular prism = B × height

1080 = 60 × h

h = 1080 / 60

h = 18