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If the volume of a pyramid is 60 cubic inches and the area of the base is 36 square inches, what is the height of the pyramid?

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Answer:

the answer is 5 inches

Explanation:

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Answer:

5 inches

Explanation:

Put the numbers in the volume formula and solve for height.

V = (1/3)Bh

60 in³ = (1/3)(36 in²)h

h = (60 in³)/(12 in²) = 5 in

The height of the pyramid is 5 inches.

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