Problema Solution
The bases of a right prism are right triangles with side lengths of 3 inches, 4 inches, and 5 inches. The volume of the prism is 96 cubic inches. What is the height of the prism?
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Volume of prism= (Area of the base triangle) (height of the prism)
Area of base triangle= (1/2)(base)(height)
=(1/2)(3)(4)=6 in^2
Volume of prism= (Area of the base ) (height of the prism)
96=(6)(height of prism)
height of prism= 96/6= 16 inch