SOLUTION: The base of a rectangular prism has an area is 24 in^2 If the volume of the prism is 84in^3, what is the height of the prism? A)3.5 B)4.0 C) 4.5 D) 7.0

Question 1141912: The base of a rectangular prism has an area is 24 in^2
If the volume of the prism is 84in^3, what is the height of the prism?
A)3.5
B)4.0
C) 4.5
D) 7.0
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Vol = b*h/3, where b = base area and h = height

Answer by ikleyn(52794) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Volume of the prism is the product of the base area by the height of the prism. Therefore, the height is the volume divided by the base area, h = = 3.5 inches.

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Ignore the answer by Alan, since he missed a rectangular prism with a pyramid.

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