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A display case in the shape of a rectangular pyramid has a base that is 1234 inches by 9 inches. It is 8 inches tall. What is the volume of the display case?

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864 cubic inches

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A display case in the shape of a rectangular pyramid has a base that is 12 inches by 9 inches. It is 8 inches tall. What is the volume of the display case?

The volume of a rectangular pyramid =

Area of the base × Height of the pyramid

Base has dimensions = 12 inches by 9 inches.

Area of the base = 108 square inches

Height of the pyramid = 8 inches

Volume of rectangular pyramid =

Area of the base × Height of pyramid

= 108 square inches × 8 inches

= 864 cubic inches

Therefore, the volume of the display case is 864 cubic inches

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