Answer:
Volume of prism = 39 km cubed
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>IMPORTANT FORMULA: Volume of any prism = Area of base * Height </u>
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In this case, <u><em>the area of the base</em></u> means <u><em>the area of the trapezoid. </em></u>
Area of trapezoid = base1+base2/2 * height
Area of trapezoid = 8+5/2 * 1.5
Area of trapezoid = 13/2 * 1.5 = 9.75
We already know that the height of the trapezoidal prism is 4 kilometers.
So, we have all of the values that are needed to correctly fill in the formula.
Volume of the prism = 9.75 * 4 = 39