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The composite figure is made up of two congruent rectangular pyramids joined at their bases. What is the total volume of the composite figure? units3

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User Gilad M
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Answer: 60 is correct


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User Tom Potter
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The volume of a rectangular pyramid is
V = (1/3) A*h
where
A = the area of the rectangular base
h = the height

The two pyramids are congruent in volume.
The volume of one pyramid is
(1/3)*(2*7.5)*(6) = 11
The volume of the composite figure is 2*11 = 22

Answer: 22

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