Question

The dimensions of a triangular pyramid are shown below. The height of the pyramid is 6 inches. What is the volume in cubic inches? 1 point

Answer 1

`V=(1)/(3)(2.5)(6)=5 \ in^(3)`

The volume of the pyramid is 5 cubic inches.

Explanation:

Assuming that the triangle base dimensions are 1 inche and 5 inches, and the height of the pyramid is 6 inches, the volume would be

`V=(1)/(3)Bh`

Where B is the area of the base (triangle) and h is the height.

`B=(1)/(2)bh =(1)/(2)(1)(5)=2.5 \ in^(2)`

Then,

`V=(1)/(3)(2.5)(6)=5 \ in^(3)`

Therefore, the volume of the pyramid is 5 cubic inches.