Find the height of a prism from its volume
Divide the volume by the base area.
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A rectangular prism has a volume of 336 cm³. Its base is 7 cm by 12 cm. How tall is it, in cm?
Answer: 4
A rectangular prism has a volume of 320 cm³. Its base is 10 cm by 4 cm. How tall is it, in cm?
Answer: 8
A rectangular prism has a volume of 400 cm³. Its base is 8 cm by 5 cm. How tall is it, in cm?
Answer: 10
Tip: Divide the volume by the base area.
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