Question

A pyramid has a base that is a right traingle with legs measuring 10 cm and 14 cm. The height of the pyramid is 9 cm.The volume of the pyramid is ___ cubic cm.

Answer 1

The volume formula is given by

V = 1/3 Bh where B is the area of the base and h is the height

The area of the base is the area of a triangle

B = 1/2 (10)*14 = 70 cm^2

V =1/3 (70cm^2) ( 9 cm)

C =210 cm^3