Question

A rectangular

pyramid and a rectangular prism have the same base measurements and
height measurements. If the volume of the prism is 30 cubic inches,
what is the volume of the pyramid? To check if you answer is
reasonable, think about which shape is bigger.

Answer 1

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Answer:

10 cubic inches

Explanation:

The volume of of a prism is 3 times the volume of a pyramid with the same base area and height.

pyramid volume = 1/3(prism volume)

pyramid volume = (1/3)(30 in³) = 10 in³