The dimensions of a rectangular prism are the same as a Pythagorean triangle with legs of 12 and 16. The volume of the prism is

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anonymous · Answer

Hint:USe pythagorean theorem

mathslover · Answer

good hint... try to calculate the third side first mrs km0221

anonymous · Answer

i get the hint but how

asnaseer · Answer

you cannot find the the volume without knowing the length of the prism

anonymous · Answer

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h^2=p^2+b^2

asnaseer · Answer

you can find the area of its base

asnaseer · Answer

from the information you are given

mathslover · Answer

$${16^2 - 12^2 = b^2}$$
use a^2-b^2 = (a+b)(a-b) identity to solve this

asnaseer · Answer

but there seems to be an inconsistency in your question - "rectangular" prism would normally have a rectangular base - not a triangular base?
or maybe the question is badly worded?

mathslover · Answer

oh yes... right anjum 

mrs km0221 confirm your quest. again please

anonymous · Answer

yeah what ever is going on i do not ge it . i tried to put it in PT but it makes no sense.

anonymous · Answer

The dimensions of a rectangular prism are the same as a Pythagorean triangle with legs of 12 and 16. The volume of the prism is