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The base of a prism is a right triangle with legs measuring 14 inches and 18 yards. If the height of the prism is 20 yards, find its volume in cubic yards

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Answer:

2520 in³

Explanation:

The volume of a prism is calculated as

V = Ah ( A is the area of the base and h the height )

A =
(1)/(2) bh( b is the base and h the height ), thus

A =
(1)/(2) × 14 × 18 = 7 × 18 = 126 in²

V = 126 × 20 = 2520 in³

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