Hi, so I am supposed to calculate the volum of my prism as if it were a prism.
I know I'm supposed to to do
Volum=1/3* area of the base* height.
But I get confused can you please help me.
These are the measurements of my prism.
Length=5cm
Width=17cm
Height=22cm.
Please help me.
Thank you.
Sorry I meant to say im supposed to calculate the volume of my prism as if it were a pyramid.
What's confusing about l*w*h/3 ?
So would the answer be 623.33?
If you add units to it and watch the number of significant figures, yes. The proper unit is cc (cubic centimeters)
Certainly! I can help you with that.
To calculate the volume of a prism, you can use the formula you mentioned: Volume = (1/3) * Area of the base * Height.
First, let's determine the area of the base of your prism. The base of your prism is a rectangle, so the area can be calculated by multiplying its length and width.
Given:
Length = 5 cm
Width = 17 cm
To find the area, multiply the length by the width:
Area of the base = Length * Width
Substituting the values:
Area of the base = 5 cm * 17 cm = 85 square cm
Next, we'll need the height of the prism, which you already provided:
Height = 22 cm
Now, substitute the values you have into the volume formula:
Volume = (1/3) * Area of the base * Height
Plugging in the values:
Volume = (1/3) * 85 square cm * 22 cm
Now, multiply the values inside the parentheses together:
Volume = (1/3) * 1870 cm^3
To simplify further, divide 1870 cm^3 by 3:
Volume ≈ 623.33 cm^3
So, the volume of your prism is approximately 623.33 cubic centimeters.
Remember, make sure to double-check your calculations and units to ensure accuracy. Let me know if you have any further questions!