A triangular prism has a cross-sectional area of 24 cm² and a length of 15 cm. Find its volume.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 360 cm³
- Step 1: The volume of any uniform prism is V = (cross-sectional area) length. Step 2. Substitute: V = 24 cm² 15 cm = 360 cm³. Answer: 360 cm³. Why not the others: 180 cm³ incorrectly divides by 2; 240 cm³ multiplies by 10; 720 cm³ doubles the volume.
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