Question

The base of a basketball goal has the shape of a rectangular pyramid The base goal must be gilled with sand so the goal does not fall down The base of the pyramid 4.5 feet long and 4 feet wide. The height of a pyramid is 2.5 feet. How much sand be needed to fill the base of the basketball goal?

Answer 1

15 ft^3

Explanation:

Sand needed can be determined by calculating the volume of a pyramid

Volume of a pyramid = 1/3 x ( length base x height)

1/3 x ( 4.5 x 4 x 2.5) = 15 ft^3