SOLUTION: a prism with a square base has a height 40 cm and a volume of 1000cm3. Find the length of each edge of he base

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Question 1082421: a prism with a square base has a height 40 cm and a volume of 1000cm3. Find the length of each edge of he base

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
V=A%2Ah
For a square,
A=s%5E2
So,
V=s%5E2%2Ah
s%5E2=V%2Fh
s=sqrt%281000%2F40%29
Work that out for your answer in cm.