Question

You need to paint a decorative garden ornament that is in the shape of pyramid with a square base that is 3 inches long and has a slant height of 13 inches.

a. A smaller pyramid has linear dimensions that are 3/4 times that of the larger pyramid. Does the smaller pyramid require 3/4 times the amount of paint? Explain.
b. Another pyramid has triple the base lengths but the same slant height. Does this pyramid require triple the paint as the original pyramid? Explain.

Answer 1

Explanation:

You need to paint a decorative garden ornament that is in the shape of pyramid with a square base that is 3 inches long and has a slant height of 13 inches.

a. A smaller pyramid has linear dimensions that are 3/4 times that of the larger pyramid. Does the smaller pyramid require 3/4 times the amount of paint? Explain: Answer: Yes

b. Another pyramid has triple the base lengths but the same slant height. Does this pyramid require triple the paint as the original pyramid? Explain. Answer: No