21
QuizMultiple Choice

Mathematical Modeling: Part Four — Test

Question 21 • Mathematics III

An oblique prism with a square base of edge length x units has a volume of 1 half x cubed cubic units. Which expression represents the height of the prism?

Answer
A
x square root of 2 units
B
x units
C
2 x units
D
1 half x units

Explanation

The volume of a prism is base area multiplied by its perpendicular height. The square base has area x², so the height is (½x³) ÷ x² = ½x units. Therefore, choice C, ½x units, is correct.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next