SOLUTION: A truncated prism having a square base has a volume of 580 cubic meter, the height heights of the prism at each corner are 6m, 9m, 10m and 6m respectively. Compute the base edge. P

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Question 1116596: A truncated prism having a square base has a volume of 580 cubic meter, the height heights of the prism at each corner are 6m, 9m, 10m and 6m respectively. Compute the base edge. Please explain.
Answer by ikleyn(52851)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The term "prism", by default, means "the right prism", if otherwise is not specified.


So, the term "prism" in this context means "the right prism".


The term "truncated prism" describes the prism cut by a plane, by the definition.


But then the condition describes an IMPOSSIBLE situation for a rectangular prism with a square base.


The situation under this condition may happen only if the base of a right prism is a quadrilateral different from a rectangle.


After this discussion I conclude that the problem's condition and its question are not adequate.

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When the problem comes to the forum with incorrect condition, it is not my (as the tutor) duty to explain why the condition is wrong/false.

In opposite, it is your responsibility to provide the correct input.

In this situation, it is not me who should "explain".

In this situation it is you who should explain why do you post inadequate (= wrong) problem to the forum.



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