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Volume of a prism from base area

Volume of a prism from its base area

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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Find the volume of this prism

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.

So, multiplying 6 and 5 gives us a volume of 30

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Volume of a prism from its base area

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