SOLUTION: Find the volume of a pyramid whose base is 6 ft. by 5 ft. and has an 8 ft. height.

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Question 295957: Find the volume of a pyramid whose base is 6 ft. by 5 ft. and has an 8 ft. height.
Answer by Deina(147) About Me  (Show Source):
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Volume of a Pyramid


The volume, V, of a pyramid in cubic units is given by


+V+=+%281%2F3%29Ah+


where A is the area of the base and h is the height of
the pyramid.


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Since we have a pyramid with a base of 6 ft by 5 ft,
6 * 5 = 30 sq ft, so A = 30
The height = 8 ft, so h = 8
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Our formula now reads +V+=+%281%2F3%29%2A30%2A8+

After doing the math, we see that V = 80 & bob's your uncle!