SSAT Upper Level Math : How to find the volume of a polyhedron

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Volume Of A Three Dimensional Figure

Find the volume of a regular hexagonal prism that has a height of . The side length of the hexagon base is .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula to find the volume of a hexagonal prism is 

Plugging in the values given by the question will give

Example Question #32 : Volume Of A Three Dimensional Figure

Find the volume of a regular tetrahedron that has side lengths of .

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The formula to find the volume of a tetrahedron is

Plugging in the information given by the question gives

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