SOLUTION: I need to build a box of some kind like a hexagon or Pentagon something that can hold 100 in.� of sand but I'm having some trouble figuring out the dimensions could someone help me

Question 1034066: I need to build a box of some kind like a hexagon or Pentagon something that can hold 100 in.� of sand but I'm having some trouble figuring out the dimensions could someone help me
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The volume of the box (V) is (area of base)(height (h))
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V=(area of base)(h)
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Area of base (for regular polygons):
For regular polygons with n sides and side length a:

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