Use the image to answer the question. Solve for the volume of the composite figure. (1 point)
An illustration shows a rectangular prism joined two triangular prisms on either side. The illustration shows two identical triangular prisms, each with one side attached to the length of the rectangular prism. The sides attached to the rectangular prism are oriented such that the triangular prisms are mirror images of one another. The length of the rectangular prism is 14 centimeters. The width and the height are 5 centimeters and 4 centimeters respectively. The distance from the apex of the triangular prism to the base is 6 centimeters.
Solve for the volume of the composite figure.
Responses
154 cm3 cubed
616 cm3 cubed
448 cm3 cubed
952 cm3 cubed
To solve for the volume of the composite figure, we need to calculate the volumes of the rectangular prism and the two triangular prisms separately, then add them together.
1. Volume of the rectangular prism:
Volume = length x width x height
Volume = 14 cm x 5 cm x 4 cm
Volume = 280 cm³
2. Volume of one triangular prism:
To find the volume of one triangular prism, we need to find the area of the base and then multiply it by the height.
Area of the base = (1/2) x base x height
Area of the base = (1/2) x 5 cm x 6 cm
Area of the base = 15 cm²
Volume of one triangular prism = 15 cm² x 4 cm = 60 cm³
3. Total volume of the composite figure:
Since there are two identical triangular prisms attached to the rectangular prism, we need to multiply the volume of one triangular prism by 2, then add it to the volume of the rectangular prism.
Total volume = 280 cm³ + (60 cm³ x 2) = 280 cm³ + 120 cm³ = 400 cm³
Therefore, the correct answer is not listed in the response options provided.
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I made a mistake in my calculations. Let's correct it:
Volume of the rectangular prism:
Volume = length x width x height
Volume = 14 cm x 5 cm x 4 cm
Volume = 280 cm³
Volume of one triangular prism:
Area of the base = (1/2) x base x height
Area of the base = (1/2) x 5 cm x 6 cm
Area of the base = 15 cm²
Volume of one triangular prism = 15 cm² x 4 cm = 60 cm³
Total volume of the composite figure:
Since there are two identical triangular prisms attached to the rectangular prism, we need to multiply the volume of one triangular prism by 2, then add it to the volume of the rectangular prism.
Total volume = 280 cm³ + (60 cm³ x 2) = 280 cm³ + 120 cm³ = 400 cm³
Therefore, the correct answer is 400 cm³. Thank you for bringing that to my attention.