1. **State the problem:** Find the volume of a triangular prism with a triangular base of base length 12 cm and height 8 cm, and prism length 20 cm.
2. **Formula:** The volume $V$ of a triangular prism is given by:
$$V = \text{Area of triangular base} \times \text{length}$$
3. **Calculate the area of the triangular base:**
The area $A$ of a triangle is:
$$A = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$$
Substitute the values:
$$A = \frac{1}{2} \times 12 \times 8 = \frac{1}{2} \times 96 = 48 \text{ cm}^2$$
4. **Calculate the volume:**
$$V = 48 \times 20 = 960 \text{ cm}^3$$
5. **Answer:** The volume of the triangular prism is **960 cm³**.
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