Question

The base edge of a square pyramid is 30 cm. The pyramid is 6 cm tall. Find the volume of the pyramid

Answer 1

1800 cm³

Explanation:

Recall that the formula for the area of a square is A = s², where s is the side length.

Here, that area is A = (30 cm)²2.

The formula for the volume of a square pyramid is:

V = (1/3)(base area)(height)

= (1/3)(30 cm)²2*(6 cm)

= (1/3)(900 cm²)(6 cm) = 1800 cm³

The volume of this pyramid is 1800 cm³.

Answer 2

5400 cm^3

Explanation:

Volume = Base Area * H

Base area is the area of a square with one side = 30 cm

H = 6cm

Base Area = s^2

Base Area = 30^2 = 900

Volume = 900 * 6

Volume = 5400 cm^3