Asked by Mackenzie

A formula for the volume of a triangular prism is v=Bh. Which equation can be used to find B, the area of the shaded base in square centimeters? (H=4 L=6 W=5)
A. B= 5(6)
B. B= 5(6) divided by 2
C. B= 4(5)
D. B= 4(5) divided by 2
Answered by Ms. Sue
And your answer is?
Answered by Banana
Wouldn't it be D? It's either that or C. I belive it's D tho
Answered by Ms. Sue
No.!!! Why divide anything in half?
Answered by Banana
Then wouldn't it be D then that's what I thought the first time
Answered by Ms. Sue
Where did you get 4 times 5?

Answered by Banana
Base times height, the height is 4
Answered by Banana
The 5 is from the width
Answered by Ms. Sue
If the base is flat, you don't need the height. However, I can't see your diagram.
Answered by Banana
Would it be L×W then 5× 6
Answered by why
this is the wrong ansere and where did you get 4 times 5
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