Find the volume of the prism.
Answer to Problem 46SPR
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula Used:
Volume of a prism:
Calculation:
The base of the prism is a
First we need to find the height of the base triangle:
Find the height using the Pythagoras theorem:
h =
Area of the base = B =
Volume of the prism =
Hence ,
The volume of the prism is
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