Understanding the Volume of a Triangular Prism

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

• Volume = base * height * length

• Volume = base * height / length

• Volume = (base * height) / 2 * length

• Volume = base + height + length

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to identify the height of a triangle in a triangular prism?

• The height is one of the sides of the triangle.

• The height is perpendicular to the base.

• The height makes a 90° angle with the base.

• The height is a line drawn straight down from the top vertex to the base.

If the base of a triangular prism is 4 inches, the height is 5 inches, and the length is 9 inches, what is the volume?

• 180 cubic inches

• 60 cubic inches

• 45 cubic inches

• 90 cubic inches

Why are the units of volume always cubed?

• Because volume is a two-dimensional measurement.

• Because volume is calculated by multiplying three measurements.

• Because volume is a one-dimensional measurement.

• Because volume is calculated by adding three measurements.

What is the power of the unit 'inches' when calculating the area of the triangle in a triangular prism?

• Zero

• Three

• Two

• One