This math skill teaches how to calculate the volume of a prism. The process involves multiplying the known area of the prism's base by its height to find the volume, given that the sides of the prism are vertical.
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Volume of a prism from its base area
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Find the volume of this prism
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We know the area of the base of the prism, and we know its height. The volume of any prism, since it has vertical sides, is just base area times height.
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So, multiplying 6 and 5 gives us a volume of 30