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a square pyramid has a height of 14 cm and a base side length of 7 cm. What is the volume of the pyramid. Show work

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Explanation:

The volume of a pyramid or cone is:

V = ⅓ Ah

where A is the area of the base and h is the height.

The pyramid has a square base, so:

A = s²

A = (7 cm)²

A = 49 cm²

The height is 14 cm, so the volume is:

V = ⅓ (49 cm²) (14 cm)

V = 686/3 cm³

V ≈ 228.67 cm³

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