SOLUTION: A tent has the shape of a triangular prism. The triangular end of the tent has a base that is 8 feet long and a height of 7 feet. The tent is 12 feet long from front to back. W

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Question 934742: A tent has the shape of a triangular prism. The triangular end of the tent has a base that is 8 feet long and a height of 7 feet. The tent is 12 feet long from front to back.

What is the volume of the tent?

cubic feet

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
'sweeping the triangular end thru the length:
V = (1/2)(8ft)(7ft)(12ft)

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