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A right square pyramid has the dimensions shown below.

l = 10 yd
h = 8yd
s = 12 yd

What is the volume of the pyramid? Include correct units.

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A right square pyramid has the dimensions shown below. l = 10 yd h = 8yd s = 12 yd-example-1
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Answer:

The formula for the volume of a pyramid is V=

3

1

Bh, where B is the area of the base and h is the height of the pyramid.

The base of the pyramid is a square with sides of length 10 yards, so the area of the base is 10

2

=100 square yards. The height of the pyramid is 8 yards, so the volume of the pyramid is

V=

3

1

(100)(8)=

266.66 cubic yards

.

Explanation:

User Peter Cogan
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Answer:

The volume of the right square pyramid is 320 in³.

Explanation:

User Hopia
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