Question

Find the volume of the triangular prism. A) 8 in3 B) 12 in3 C) 16 in3 D) 24 in3

Answer 1

8 in3

Volume of a triangular prism =

1

2

× base × height × length

V =

1

2

× 2 × 4 × 2 = 8

Answer 2

A

Explanation:

The volume (V) of the prism is calculated as

V = area of triangular end × depth

= 0.5 × 2 × 4 × 2 = 4 × 2 = 8 in³