SOLUTION: The volume of a right pyramid is 72 m3. If the dimensions of the base are 800 cm by 300 cm, find the height.

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Question 1187296: The volume of a right pyramid is 72 m3. If the dimensions of the base are 800 cm by 300 cm, find the height.
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The volume of a right pyramid is 72 m3. If the dimensions of the base are 800 cm by 300 cm,
find the height.
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Write the volume equation

    %281%2F3%29%2A8%2A3%2Ah = 72 m^3,

or

    8h = 72.


From this equation, find the height  h = 72/8 = 9 meters.    ANSWER

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