A right prism has a trapezium-shaped base with parallel sides 6 cm and 10 cm, height of trapezium 5 cm, and prism height 15 cm. Find the volume.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Area of the trapezium = (1/2) × (sum of parallel sides) × height
= (1/2) × (6 + 10) × 5
= (1/2) × 16 × 5
= 40 cm²
Volume of the prism = Area of the base × height of the prism
Volume of the prism = 40 × 15 = 600 cm³