Question

Find the volume of the square pyramid below

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

The volume (V) of a pyramid is

V =
`(1)/(3)` area of base × perpendicular height (h)

area of square base = 4² = 16 and h = 4, hence

V =
`(1)/(3)` × 16 × 4 =
`(64)/(3)` = 21
`(1)/(3)` ft³