Volume: Prisms & Pyramids

Volume of Rectangular and Triangular Prisms Use the video below to help you in solving problems that involve prisms and pyramids Finding the volume of a pyramid. Sort the 3D figures into the correct category. Prism Pyramid Match the 3D figure to the correct base shape. What is the starting formula for volume of a prism? V=LWH V=BH V=1 V=1 What is the starting formula for volume of a pyramid? V=LWH V=BH V=1 V=1 Match the 3D shape to its correct volume formula. Remember the original formula changes based on what its named after. Rectangular prism V=(lw)H Triangular prism V=(1 Squared Based Pyramid V= 1 Triangle Based Pyramid V = 1 The big B in the volume formula stands for... base Area of the base shape Perimeter of the base shape Circumference 140 in3 280 in3 21 in3 42 in3 40 ft3 22 ft3 44 ft3 80 ft3 What is the volume of this triangular prism? 75.25 150.5 301 What is the volume of this triangular prism? 180 cm3 60 cm3 96 cm3 192 cm3 What is the volume of this triangular based pyramid? 480 in3 240 in3 160 in3 80 in3 What is the volume of this rectangular based pyramid? 1080 ft3 360 ft3 540 ft3 180 ft3 A container in the shape of a triangular prism is used to hold a slice of pizza. The dimensions of the container are shown in the diagram.What is the volume of the container in cubic inches? 58.32 in.3 116.64 in.3 19.44 in.3 28.5 in.3 A ring toss toy is composed of a rectangular prism on top of a cylinder. The rectangular prism is completely filled with water. The dimensions of the rectangular prism are shown in the diagram.What is the volume of the rectangular prism in cubic centimeters? 26 cm3 270 cm3 165 cm3 348 cm3