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: