Volume of Rectangular and Triangular Prisms

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What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?

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V = B x h, where B is the area of the base and h is the height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the formula for the volume of a triangular prism?

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V = B x h, where B is the area of the triangular base and h is the height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What does the 'B' in the volume formula V = B x h stand for?

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Area of the base of the figure.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length x width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you calculate the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 x base x height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If the base of a triangular prism is 6 in² and the height is 10 in, what is the volume?

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V = 6 in² x 10 in = 60 in³.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a base area of 32 in² and a height of 5 in?

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V = 32 in² x 5 in = 160 in³.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a triangular prism with a base area of 12 in² and a height of 8 in?

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V = 12 in² x 8 in = 96 in³.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If a rectangular prism has a volume of 240 cm³ and a base area of 60 cm², what is the height?

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Height = Volume / Base Area = 240 cm³ / 60 cm² = 4 cm.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a prism if the base area is 20 yd² and the height is 11 yd?

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V = 20 yd² x 11 yd = 220 yd³.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6