Question

Find the volume of a pyramid with a square base, where the area of the base is 11.1 in* and the height of the pyramid is 15.3 in. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a cubie inch.

Answer 1

• 56.6 in³

Explanation:

Volume equation of a Pyramid:

• V = 1/3bh, where b- area of the base, h - height

Given

• b = 11.1 in²,
• h = 15.3 in.

Solution

Substitute and find the volume:

• V = 1/3*11.1*15.3 = 56.61 ≈ 56.6 in³