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What is the maximum volume of a square pyramid that can fit inside a cube with edges 18 cm long? A. 5832 cm3 B. 2916 cm3 C. 1944 cm3 D. 972 cm3
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What is the maximum volume of a square pyramid that can fit inside a cube with edges 18 cm long?

A.
5832 cm3

B.
2916 cm3

C.
1944 cm3

D.
972 cm3

User Sid Kwakkel
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Given that the pyramid fits perfectly in cube, then the dimensions of the pyramid will be:
height=18 cm
base length =18 cm
thus;
volume=(lwh)/3
l=base length
w=base width
h=height
thus
V=(18×18×18)/3
V=1944 cm³

Answer: C] 1944 cm³
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