Question

The original dimensions of the great pyramid of Giza in Egypt were 146 meters tall and 229 meters on each side of the square base. What was the original volume of this pyramid.

A. 2,552,129
B. 1,627,121
C. 2,429,586
D. 2,337,655

Answer 1

A. 2,552,129 m^3.

Explanation:

Volume of a pyramid = 1/3 * height * area of the square base

= 1/3 * 146 * 229^2

= 2552129 m^3.