A flowerpot is in the shape of a triangular prism. The base is in the shape of a right triangle with legs that measure 8 inches and 9 inches. The height of the flowerpot is 12 inches.
What is the volume of the flowerpot in cubic inches?
To find the volume of the flowerpot, we first need to calculate the area of the base (the right triangle) and then multiply it by the height.
The area of a right triangle can be calculated using the formula: 1/2 * base * height.
Given that the legs of the right triangle are 8 inches and 9 inches, the area of the base is:
1/2 * 8 * 9 = 36 square inches.
Now, to find the volume of the flowerpot, we need to multiply the area of the base by the height:
Volume = 36 * 12 = 432 cubic inches.
Therefore, the volume of the flowerpot is 432 cubic inches.