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.
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