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The volume of a prism with an equilateral triangular base is 40√3 cm³. If the side of the triangle is 4 cm, find the height of the prism.
A10 cm
B5 cm
C8 cm
D4 cm
✓ Correct Answer: A — 10 cm
Base Area = (√3/4)s² = (√3/4)16 = 4√3. Vol = Area × h => 40√3 = 4√3 × h => h = 10 cm.
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