Question

Question
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A triangular prism measures 8 centimeters in width, 10 centimeters in length, and 6 centimeters in height.

Determine the volume of the figure if it were dilated using a scale factor of 2.

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cm3

Answer 1

Scale factor 2 multiplies linear dimensions by 2, so volume scales by 2^3 = 8.

Original volume = (1/2)(8)(6) * 10 = 24 * 10 = 240 cm^3.
Dilated volume = 240 * 8 = 1920 cm^3.

Answer: 1920 cm^3.