To find the volume of each prism separately, we need to calculate the area of the base and the height of each prism.
Let's assume the first prism has a base area of 10 square units and a height of 5 units.
Volume of first prism:
V1 = (area of the base) x (height)
V1 = 10 x 5
V1 = 50 cubic units
Now, let's assume the second prism has a base area of 15 square units and a height of 8 units.
Volume of second prism:
V2 = (area of the base) x (height)
V2 = 15 x 8
V2 = 120 cubic units
To find the total volume of the composite figure, we add the volumes of both prisms together:
Total volume = V1 + V2
Total volume = 50 + 120
Total volume = 170 cubic units
Therefore, the total volume of the composite figure made up of two prisms is 170 cubic units.
The formula for volume of a PRISM is V=(area of the base) x (height of prism).
This prism is a composite figure with 2 prisms combined.
Find the volume of each prism separately then add the volumes together.
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