SOLUTION: Volume of a right triangular prism: The two triangular Faces have a side of 6 and a base of 10. The length of the prism is 14. (there is no height) So I get that the form

Question 1035929: Volume of a right triangular prism:
The two triangular Faces have a side of 6 and a base of 10.
The length of the prism is 14.
(there is no height)
So I get that the formula is V= 1/2(A)(c)(H). This is what i get:
V= 1/2 (5.5)(10)(14)
I got the height by using Pythagorean theorem. H^2= A^2 - B^2
H^2= 6^2-5^2 H=5.5
5.5*10*14= 770 <<<< My book says 232.16 cm3. HOW?
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If

then

, not 5.5. That may solve your problem.
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