An oblique prism has a rectangular base that measures 10 inches by 8 inches and slanted edges that measure 12 inches. The slanted edge forms a 60-degree angle with the 10-inch edge as shown in the figure below. (a) What is the height? (Hint: Recall the relationship between the sides of a 30-60-90-degree right triangle.) (b) What is the volume of the oblique prism?

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34) An oblique prism has a rectangular base that measures 10 inches by 8 inches and slanted edges that measure 12 inches. The slanted edge forms a 60-degree angle with the 10-inch edge as shown in the figure below. (a) What is the height? (Hint: Recall the relationship between the sides of a 30-60-90-degree right triangle.) (b) What is the volume of the oblique prism?
10 in
8 in
60°
\12 in
Transcribed Image Text:10 in 8 in 60° \12 in
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