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A prism has a regular hexagonal base of side 8 cm and a height of 12 cm. What is its volume?

1. 1920 root3 cm^3
2. 1728 root2 cm^3
3. 1152 root3 cm^3
4. 2304 root3 cm^3

Correct answer: 1152 root3 cm^3

Solution

Base area = (3 root3 / 2) x 8^2 = (3 root3 / 2) x 64 = 96 root3. Volume = 96 root3 x 12 = 1152 root3 cm^3.

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