A triangular pyramid has the same base and height as a triangular prism. The volume of the pyramid is 31 cubic millimeters. What is the volume of the triangular prism?

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mehek14 · Answer

prism = 3 x pyramid

mathstudent55 · Answer

B is the area of the base of the prism and of the pyramid.

$\Large V_{prism} = B \times h$

$\Large V_{pyramid} = \dfrac{1}{3} \times B \times h$

Compare the two formulas.
What is the difference between them?