SOLUTION: what is the formula of the volume of a prism ?

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the formula of the volume of a prism ?
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The formula for any solid with consistent cross-sectional area is the area time the length. If the edges are straight lines, this is easy to calculate.
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As for "a prism", there are many different types
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