v = Bh where B is the area of the base
Since the base is a triangle,
B = 1/2 * 4 * 5
Now, since h=8, you can easily see that v=80
A kaleidoscope is a tube-shaped instrument that contains mirror and colored glass. When a viewer looks in
one end, (s)he sees vibrant, changing patterns. Tami sees a kaleidoscope in the shape of triangular prism. It
has a height of 4 inches, a base of 5 inches and a depth of 8 inches. What is the volume in cubic inches of
the kaleidoscope?
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1 answer