Question

What is the volume of a triangular prism whose triangular face has a base of 15 in., height of 3 in., and the height of the prism is 16 in.?

Answer 1

Volume of triangular prism `V_p = color(red)(360)` cu. in

Explanation:

Volume of triangular prism `V_p = A_t * h`

Where A_t is the area of the triangular base and h is the height of the prism.

`A_t = (1/2) * 15 * 3 = 22.5 sq”`

`V_p = 22.5 * 16 = 360 cu”`