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Determine whether the following statement is true or false. Explain your reasoning.

The volume of a rectangular-based pyramid and a triangular-based pyramid with a congruent height and equal base areas are equal.


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User Yathirigan
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Answer:

False

Explanation:

Rectangular pyramid formula: V=lwh/3

Triangular pyramid formula : V = a³ * √2 / 12

Therefore, since formulas are different, the base area will be different

User Oooyaya
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The answer is False
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