Relationship Between Volume of Prisms & Pyramids Quick Check
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Question
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An illustration shows an equilateral triangle with each side measuring 6 centimeters. The perpendicular height is shown as a dashed line from the base to the apex and and is 4 centimeters. A right angle symbol is shown to the right of the perpendicular line.
Use the model for the base of a triangular prism and triangular pyramid. If the heights are both 9 cm, what is the volume of each shape?
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Responses
prism: 216 cm3; pyramid: 72 cm3
prism: 216 cm cubed ; pyramid: 72 cm cubed
prism: 36 cm3; pyramid: 108 cm3
prism: 36 cm cubed ; pyramid: 108 cm cubed
prism: 108 cm3; pyramid: 36 cm3
prism: 108 cm cubed ; pyramid: 36 cm cubed
prism: 72 cm3; pyramid: 216 cm3
Correct response:
prism: 108 cm3; pyramid: 36 cm3