Question

The Great Pyramids of Giza are named the Pyramid of Menkaure, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Khufu. The height and base of each of these pyramids are: 65.5 m by 103.4 m2, 136.4 m by 215.25 m2, 138.8 m by 230.4 m2 respectively. What is the volume of each of the Great Pyramids of Giza?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The volume of a pyramid is equal to one third the product of the area of the base and the height.

Pyramid of Menkaure

Area of Base, B = 103.4 m2

Height, H = 65.5 m

Volume = 1/3 * BH

Volume = 1/3 * 103.4 * 65.5 = 2257.56 m3

Pyramid of Khafre

Area of Base, B = 215.25 m2

Height, H = 136.4 m

Volume = 1/3 * BH

Volume = 1/3 * 215.25 * 136.4 = 9786.7 m3

Pyramid of Khufu

Area of Base, B = 230.4 m2

Height, H = 138.8 m

Volume = 1/3 * BH

Volume = 1/3 * 230.4 * 138.8 = 10598.4 m3