SOLUTION: A square pyramid has a base with a side that measures 6cm. The height of the pyramid is 4cm. What is the volume of the pyramid?

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Question 146053: A square pyramid has a base with a side that measures 6cm. The height of the pyramid is 4cm. What is the volume of the pyramid?
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A square pyramid has a base with a side that measures 6cm. The height of the pyramid is 4cm. What is the volume of the pyramid?
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Volume of Pyramid = (1/3)b²h
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simply plug in the values given:
b = 6 cm
h = 4 cm
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Volume of Pyramid = (1/3)6²4
Volume of Pyramid = (1/3)(36)4
Volume of Pyramid = (13)4
Volume of Pyramid = 52 cubic cm