A Container in the shape of a Triangular Prism has a base that measures 30 centimeters by 25 centimeters and a height of 12 centimeters. the container is partially filled with water. A student adds more water to the container and notes that the water level rises 3.5 centimeters. what is the volume of the water that the student can add to make the container full?

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anonymous · Answer

triangular prism? right?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

He is partially filled with water

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

anyone know how to do this?

anonymous · Answer

Are you sure you copied this problem correctly?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

I think this has to be a rectangular prism.

anonymous · Answer

for a triangular prism you would need the initial depth of the water, so this problem is ill defined. for a rectangular prism you can solve the problem

anonymous · Answer

Is this a multiple choice question, it would be easier if we could see the multiple choices.

anonymous · Answer

well I'm stumped. 
@Michele_Laino  does this problem make sense?