Question

The base of a triangular prism is a right triangle with a base of 5 inches and a height of 12 inches. The height of the prism is 21 inches. Whats volume of the prism?

Answer 1

630 cubic inches of 630 in³

Explanation:

The formula for the volume of a triangular prism = (Area of the base) × Height of the triangular prism

Area of the base = 1/2 × base × height

= 1/2 × 5 inches × 12 inches

= 30 square inches

Volume of the Triangular prism = Area of the base × Height of the Triangular Prism =

Height of the triangular prism = 21 inches

Volume of the Triangular Prism = 30 Square inches × 21 inches

= 630 cubic inches of 630 in³