PA.GM.2.3
Justify why base area (B) and height (h) in the formula V=Bh are multiplied to find the volume of a rectangular prism. Use appropriate units (e.g., cm^3).
Example Problems
A square prism has a volume of and a height of .
What is the area of the base of the prism?
What is the area of the base of the prism?
A triangular prism has a volume of and a height of .
What is the area of the base of the prism?
What is the area of the base of the prism?
A hexagonal prism has a volume of and a height of .
What is the area of the base of the prism?
What is the area of the base of the prism?

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