When finding the volume of a triangular prism, first we must find the area of the base.

Question

What is the area of the base of the triangular prism? Use the formula sheet provided. LINK

Answer 1

The area of the base of a triangular prism can be found using the formula for the area of a triangle, which is \[A = \frac{1}{2}bh\] where b is the base length of the triangle and h is the height of the triangle.