Right triangle XYZs the base of the prism in the figure above. If XY=XZ=âˆš9 and the height of the prism is 6, what is the volume of the prism? Choose the correct option:
A) 3 B) 27 C) 13 D) 12 E) 15

Rationale: volume of prism = area of base * height = 1 / 2 * ( square root of 9 ) * ( square root of 9 ) * 6 = 27 answer : b
Answer: B