Question

finding the volume of an oblique prism
an oblique hexagonal prism has a base area of 42 square cm. the prism is 4 cm tall and has an edge length of 5 cm. what is the volume of the prism?

cubic centimeters

Explanation:

Step1: Recall oblique prism volume formula

The volume $V$ of an oblique prism is given by $V = B \times h$, where $B$ is the base area and $h$ is the perpendicular height.

Step2: Substitute given values

$B = 42\ \text{cm}^2$, $h = 4\ \text{cm}$. Substitute into the formula:
$V = 42 \times 4$

Step3: Calculate the product

$V = 168$

Answer:

168 cubic centimeters