Question

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?

(1 point)

3
16 in.

O

144 in.

3

96 in.3

3
24 in.

Answer 1

Volume of a pyramid = (1/3) × base area × height. A prism with the same base and height has volume = base area × height, which is 3 times the pyramid's volume. So the prism's volume = 3 × 48 = 144 in³.