Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Mensuration: 3D

Question:

The base of a right prism is an equilateral triangle with side 8 cm and the height of the prism is 5cm, then the volume of the prism is -

Options:

165 cm³

138.56 cm³

200.65 cm³

180.36 cm³

Correct Answer:

138.56 cm³

Explanation:

volume of prism = area of base × height

⇒ volume = \(\frac{\sqrt {3}}{4}\) × 64 × 5

= 1.732 × 80 = 138.56 cm3