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The base of a prism is an equilateral triangle of side 4 cm. If its volume is 40√3 cm^3, find its height.
A10 cm
B5 cm
C20 cm
D8 cm
✓ Correct Answer: A — 10 cm
Base Area = (√3/4)*4^2 = 4√3. Volume = Area * h → 40√3 = 4√3 * h → h = 10 cm.
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