Question

A pyramid has a height of 9 in. and a base with area 100 in2. Which is closest to the volume of the pyramid? A 30 in3 B 150 in3 C 300 in3

Answer 1

300 square inches

Explanation:

Given: Height of the pyramid is 9 inches and base area of the pyramid is 100 square inches

To find: volume of the pyramid

Solution:

A pyramid is a three geometrical shape that has a base and three or more triangular faces that meet at a point.

Height of the pyramid (h) = 9 inches

Base area of the pyramid (A) = 100 square inches

Volume of the pyramid =
`(1)/(3)hA`

`=(1)/(3)(9)(100)=300\,\,square\,\,inches`