Question

The attic of a house has the shape of a triangular prism. The triangular end of the attic has a base that is 12 feet across and a height of 8 feet. The length of the attic is 30 feet from front to back.

What is the volume of the attic?

Answer 1

@TBing1

Answer 2

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Answer 3

So, let's draw it! :D

Answer 4

The volume would be 1440. The formula states 1/2 times length times width times height is the formula for volume. 8 times 12 times 30=2880. Divided that by 2.

Answer 5

It is 1440

Answer 6

thx that was my answer too but i just wanted to make sure :)

Answer 7

You can also think of it this way... The area of the triangle is (1/2)(8)(12), then just stack them 30 times :)

Answer 8

i will give you a medal