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Teresa has a bird feeder in the shape of a triangular pyramid. The base of the pyramid has a length of 5 inches and a height of 6 inches. The height of the pyramid 9 inches. How much birdseed can the feeder hold?

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Answer:

Explanation:

area of base=1/2×5×6=15 in²

height of pyramid=9in

volume of pyramid=1/3×15×9=45 in³

User Sepultura
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Answer: 135 cubic inch

Explanation:

First, multiply all the base of the pyramid length. So, start multiplying 5•6•9=270. Then, you divide 270 by 2 that will give you 135 cubic inch.

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