Question

Candles are formed in hexagonal prisms and cylindrical containers. The side of the base of the hexagon is 10 cm while the diameter of the base of the cylinder is 15 cm.

If the height of the hexagonal prism and cylinder are the same, which has a greater volume? (Explain your answer in not more than 2 sentences.)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The volume V of a prism is V = Bh, where B is the

area of a base and h is the height of the prism. 

The volume is 108 cm3