A right prism has a base in the shape of a trapezium with parallel sides 10 cm and 6 cm, and height 4 cm. If the prism height is 15 cm, what is the volume?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 480 cm3.
Area of trapezium = × (10 + 6) × 4
⇒ × 16 × 4 = 32 cm2
Volume = base area × height = 32 × 15 = 480 cm3