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A prism has three times the volume of a pyramid with the same base and altitude.A.TrueB.False

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A prism has three times the volume of a pyramid with the same base and altitude.A.TrueB.False

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A. True

Explanation: The volume of a prism is given by the formula V = Bh, where B is the area of the base and h is the height. The volume of a pyramid is given by the formula V = 1/3Bh. Therefore, a prism has three times the volume of a pyramid with the same base and altitude.

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