The prism below is made of cubes which measure of a centimeter on one side. What is the volume?
Note: Figure is not drawn to scale.
A. 15
B. 45
C. 5/3
D. 11/3
C. 5/3
Calculation:
Volume = (1/3) * (base area) * height
Each cube measures 1/3 cm on one side, so the volume of each cube is (1/3)^3 = 1/27 cubic cm
The base area of the prism is 3 x 3 = 9 square cm
Height of the prism is 3 cubes, so 1 cm
Volume = (1/3) * 9 * 1 = 3
Therefore, the volume of the prism is 3 cubic cm, which is the same as 5/3 cm.