There is a rectangular prism and pyramid with congruent bases and height. If the volume of the pyramid is 48 in.3

, what is the volume of the prism?
Responses

96 in.3
96 in.3
- incorrect

16 in.3
16 in.3
- no response given

24 in.3
24 in.3
- no response given

144 in.3

1 answer

144 in.3 - correct

Since the bases of the prism and pyramid are congruent, the area of the base of the prism is the same as the area of the base of the pyramid. Therefore, the volume of the prism is twice the volume of the pyramid, which is 2*48 in.3 = 96 in.3.