Question

Melissa built a square pyramid out of sand. The base of the pyramid has a side length of 18 centimeters. The height of the pyramid is 26

centimeters.
What is the volume of the pyramid?
A. 624 cm3
B. 1,872 cm
C. 2, 808 cm
D. 4,212 cm
E. 8, 424 cm

Answer 1

C. 2, 808 cm^3

Explanation:

Given that

The base of the pyramid is 18 centimeters

And, the height of the pyramid is 26 centimeters

We need to find out the volume of the pyramid

As we know that

The volume of the pyramid is

= 1 ÷ 3 × base^2 × height

= 1 ÷3 × 18^2 × 26

= 2,808 centimeter^3

Hence, the correct option is c.