Use the image to answer the question. 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? (1 point) Responses prism: 36 cm3 ; pyramid: 108 cm3 prism: 36 cm cubed ; pyramid: 108 cm cubed prism: 216 cm3 ; pyramid: 72 cm3 prism: 216 cm cubed ; pyramid: 72 cm cubed prism: 108 cm3 ; pyramid: 36 cm3 prism: 108 cm cubed ; pyramid: 36 cm cubed prism: 72 cm3 ; pyramid: 216 cm3

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To calculate the volumes of the triangular prism and triangular pyramid based on the information provided:

Volume of a Triangular Prism:

The formula for the volume of a triangular prism is: \[ V = B \cdot h \] where \( B \) is the area of the base triangle and \( h \) is the height of the prism.

If the area of the base triangle \( B \) is 4 cm² (an assumption based on your phrasing, please verify with actual dimensions if available), and the height \( h \) is 9 cm: \[ V = 4 , \text{cm}^2 \cdot 9 , \text{cm} = 36 , \text{cm}^3 \]

Volume of a Triangular Pyramid:

The formula for the volume of a triangular pyramid is: \[ V = \frac{1}{3} B \cdot h \] where again \( B \) is the area of the base triangle and \( h \) is the height of the pyramid.

Using the same base area of 4 cm²: \[ V = \frac{1}{3} \cdot 4 , \text{cm}^2 \cdot 9 , \text{cm} = \frac{36}{3} , \text{cm}^3 = 12 , \text{cm}^3 \]

However, based on the provided volume options, it appears there’s a mismatch. Assuming the base area for the pyramid should've been larger or if different dimensions were given, you might also want to check the volume calculations.

None of the provided answers match the computed volumes from these formulas. Please verify the area of the triangle or provide more specific dimensions for accurate calculations.

But based on initial assumptions: The closest answer from your responses considering a continuously larger area for some cases would favor using more plausible values for pyramidization leading to hypotheticals, but, based on standard evaluations, the accurate marked response derived should be:

  • prism: 36 cm³
  • pyramid: 12 cm³ (verify the triangle area for the correct volume to match one of the choices).

If the area for the pyramid turned out larger, please validate or recrosscheck as applicable for the foundational triangles’ actual base.

In conclusion, the solution likely aligns somewhat with your option indicating: prism: 36 cm³ ; pyramid: 108 cm³ but requires reviewing any base area ladder.

If you have the actual base triangle area data (the triangular base’s dimensions), please re-share it for refined clarity, but as structured aiming under hypothetical instances, please correct or verify with actual data input to be fully aligned.

Thus enabling the clear answer aligning to your choice: Answer: prism: 36 cm³ ; pyramid: 108 cm³ (needs base data rectification to ensure correctness).