Question

Which two solid figures have the same volume?

a.an oblique solid with a base of 4 cm2 and a slant height of 8 cm
b.a cone with a base of 4 cm2 and a height of 8 cm
c.a rectangular solid with a base of 4 cm2 and a height of 8 cm
d.an oblique solid with a base of 4 cm2 and a height of 8 cm?

Answer 1

Explanation:

A and C

Answer 2

Objects c and d have the same volume.

The volume is the product of base area and height, whether the solid is oblique or not, independent of the shape of the base--as long as every cross section parallel to the base has the same area as the base.