http://cdn.kutasoftware.com/Worksheets/Geo/10-Volume%20of%20Prisms%20and%20Cylinders.pdf

I NEED HELP IN NUMBER 2

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http://cdn.kutasoftware.com/Worksheets/Geo/10-Volume%20of%20Prisms%20and%20Cylinders.pdf

I NEED HELP IN NUMBER 2

dtan5457 · Answer

My problem is that I don't understand where "3 ft" is referring too. You just need the length of a base edge and the height.

sleepyjess · Answer

@dtan5457 , I think that 3 ft is referring to the height, 3.5 the radius, and 4 the base edge.

sleepyjess · Answer

Note: I know it is not called the radius on a hexagon, but I cannot think of the name right now :)

dtan5457 · Answer

But the radius won't even be needed to solve for the volume, right?

sleepyjess · Answer

No, it shouldn't be needed

dtan5457 · Answer

Hmm, thanks for the clarification.

sleepyjess · Answer

Unless they were taught the formula 3abh