SOLUTION: How do you find the area of base and volume on a pyramids?

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Question 175518: How do you find the area of base and volume on a pyramids?
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Depends on the shape of the base. Use the appropriate area formula for the shape of the base, triangle, square, rectangle, or whatever. Once you calculate the area of the base, multiply that area by the height of the pyramid and then divide by 3 to get the volume.