Question

Which is the correct calculation for the volume of the pyramid?

Answer 1

h×a²×1/3

Explanation:

where h is the vertical height of pyramid a is the length of base ..this formula is applicable for square based pyramid only.

Answer 2

1/3 A h.

Explanation:

The volume of a pyramid is 1/3 * area of the base * height = 1/3 A h.

So for example the area of a square-based pyramid = 1/3 s^2 h where s is the length of a side of the square.