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the triangular prism has a volume of 2,500 cubic feet.What is the length of the prism if the bases are right triangles each with perpendicular sides of 10 and 20 feet

 Jan 25, 2015

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The area of the base is just (1/2)(10)(20) = 100sq ft

So, the height (length) is just ...  2500cu ft / 100 sq ft = 25 ft

 

 Jan 26, 2015
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The area of the base is just (1/2)(10)(20) = 100sq ft

So, the height (length) is just ...  2500cu ft / 100 sq ft = 25 ft

 

CPhill Jan 26, 2015
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can you explain your answer a little bit more?

 Feb 24, 2017

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