Question

Write the formula for the volume V of a prism where B is the area of the base and h is the height. V=36 h=6

Answer 1

a pyramidal prism is 1/3 the volume of a similar rectangular prism of same base and height

so V=(1/3)bh
V=36
H=6
find area of base
36=(1/3)b6
36=2b
divide both sides by 2
18=b

the area of the base is 18 square units