A 20 ft long water trough has ends in the form of isosceles triangles whose equal sides are 4 ft long. Determine the maximum volume the trough can hold. a. 138.6 ft3 c. 113.1 ft3 b. 160.0 ft3 d. 180.0 ft3

A 20 ft long water trough has ends in the form of isosceles triangles whose equal sides are 4 ft long. Determine the maximum volume the trough can hold. a. 138.6 ft3 c. 113.1 ft3 b. 160.0 ft3 d. 180.0 ft3

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 5CR: The base of a right prism is a triangle whose sides have lengths of 9 in. 15.in, The height of the...

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A 20 ft long water trough has ends in the form of isosceles triangles whose equal sides are 4 ft long. Determine the maximum volume the trough can hold.

a. 138.6 ft3 c. 113.1 ft3 b. 160.0 ft3 d. 180.0 ft3

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