SOLUTION: A candle is in the shape of a triangular prism. The base has an area of 30 square inches. The candle has a height of 6 inches. Find the volume of the candle

Question 1020044: A candle is in the shape of a triangular prism. The base has an area of 30 square inches. The candle has a height of 6 inches. Find the volume of the candle

Found 2 solutions by solver91311, FrankM:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The volume of a prism is the area of the base times the height. You can do your own arithmetic.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by FrankM(1040) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Area of a prism is base times height.
180 cubic inches
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