document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1116596>Question 1116596</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A truncated prism having a square base has a volume of 580 cubic meter, the height heights of the prism at each corner are 6m, 9m, 10m and 6m respectively. Compute the base edge. Please explain. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The term \"prism\", by default, means \"the right prism\", if otherwise is not specified.\r\n" );
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document.write( "So, the term \"prism\" in this context means \"the right prism\".\r\n" );
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document.write( "The term \"truncated prism\" describes the prism cut by a plane, by the definition.\r\n" );
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document.write( "But then the condition describes an <U>IMPOSSIBLE</U> situation for a rectangular prism with a square base.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The situation under this condition may happen only if the base of a right prism is a quadrilateral different from a rectangle.\r\n" );
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document.write( "After this discussion I conclude that the problem's condition and its question are not adequate.\r\n" );
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document.write( "When the problem comes to the forum with incorrect condition, it is not my (as the tutor) duty to explain why the condition is wrong/false.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In opposite, it is your responsibility to provide the correct input.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In this situation, it is not me who should \"explain\".\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In this situation it is <U>you</U> who should explain why do you post inadequate (= wrong) problem to the forum.\r<BR>\n" );
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