The triangular prism and the triangular pyramid shown have the same base and the same height. Use the drop-down menus to complete the equation comparing the volumes of the figures. Triangular prism Triangular pyramid volume of triangular pyramid =
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The volume of a triangular prism is given by the formula: Volume = (1/2) * base * height * length The volume of a triangular pyramid is given by the formula: Volume = (1/3) * base * height Since the base and height are the same for both figures, we can simplify Show more…
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