The triangular prism and the triangular pyramid shown have the same base and the same height. Use the drop-down menus to complete the equation comparing the volumes of the figures.

A triangular prism Vol. = area (A) of the triangular base * height (h) of prism

A triangular pyramid V = A * 1/3 h

So since they have same base A and h, the V of the pyramid will be exactly 1/3 the V of the prism