document.write( "Question 1141912: The base of a rectangular prism has an area is 24 in^2
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document.write( "Volume of the prism is the product of the base area by the height of the prism.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Therefore, the height is the volume divided by the base area,  h =  = 3.5 inches.\r\n" );
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