The base of a triangular prism has a base of 5 cm and a height of 8 cm. The prism itself has a height of 7 cm. What is its volume?
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The formula for the area of a triangle is 1/2 * base * height. So, the area of the base is 1/2 * 5 cm * 8 cm = 20 cm^2. Show more…
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