Question

The Cholula pyramid in Mexico has a height of approximately 217 feet and a base approximately 1476 feet by 1476 feet.The Cheops pyramid(part of the great pyramids) is taller with an approximate height of 480 feet but with a 755 feet by 855 feet base. Determine which pyramid has the most volume

Answer 1

The volume of a pyramid by definition is given by:
V = (1/3) * (ab) * (h)
Where,
ab: area of the base
h: height
For The Cholula pyramid:
V1 = (1/3) * (1476 * 1476) * (217)
V1 = 157583664 feet
For The Cheops pyramid:
V2 = (1/3) * (755 * 855) * (480)
V2 = 103284000 feet
We observed that:
V1> V2
Answer:
The Cholula pyramid has the most volume