The formula for finding the volume of a square prism is s^2h where s is the length of each side of the square base and h is the height of the prism. Evaluate to find the volume given values of a=4 and h=6
A. 48 cubic centimeters
B. 144 cubic centimeters
C. 576 cubic centimeters
D. 96 cubic centimeters
To find the volume V of the square prism, we use the formula you provided: V = s^2 * h, where s is the length of each side of the square base, and h is the height.
Given that a represents the length of each side of the square base and equals 4, and h the height equals 6, we can substitute these values into the formula:
V = a^2 * h
V = 4^2 * 6
V = 16 * 6
V = 96
So, the volume of the square prism is 96 cubic centimeters, which corresponds to option D.