Question

It would be SUPER helpful if you could answer this question! The height of a right square pyramid is multiplied by 6, but the area of the base remains fixed. What is the volume of the taller pyramid divided by the volume of the shorter pyramid?

A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12

Answer 1

B. 6

Explanation:

The volume is proportional to the height. The ratio of the heights of the taller to shorter pyramids is 6 : 1. Since the pyramids have the same base ares, this is also the ratio of volumes.

The volume ratio is 6.