Question

A container in the shape of a pyramid has a rectangular base with dimensions of 5 inches by 15 inches. The height of the

rectangular pyramid is 12 inches. Marbles fill half the volume of the container.
How many more cubic inches of marbles are needed to finish filling the container?
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Answer 1

150 in³

Explanation:

We want to find half the volume of a rectangular pyramid. The volume of the whole pyramid is given by the formula ...

V = 1//3LWH

V = 1/3(5 in)(15 in)(12 in) = 300 in³

Then the volume of the half that is not filled with marbles is ...

1/2V = 1/2(300 in³) = 150 in³

150 cubic inches of marbles are needed to finish filling the container.