there is a rectangular prism and pyramid with congruent bases and height. If the volume of the pyramid is 48 in.3, what is the volume of the prism?
The volume of a pyramid is given by the formula:
V = (1/3) * base area * height
Since the base area and height of the prism and pyramid are congruent, the volume of the prism can be calculated using the same formula as the pyramid.
V = (1/3) * base area * height
V = (1/3) * 48
V = 16
Therefore, the volume of the prism is 16 in.3.
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I apologize for the mistake in my previous response. Let's correct it:
The volume of a rectangular prism is given by the formula:
V = base area * height
Given that the base area and height of the prism and pyramid are congruent, the volume of the pyramid is given as 48 in^3.
Thus, if we let the base area be represented by A and the height be represented by H, we can say:
48 = (1/3) * A * H
Since A = base area of prism and H = height of prism, the volume of the prism is given by:
V_prism = A * H = 3 * 48 = 144 in^3
Therefore, the volume of the prism is actually 144 in^3. Thank you for catching that mistake.