SOLUTION: What is the volume of a pyramid with a retangular base, 7 inches by 5 inches, and 5 inches high in cubic inches? Please show me how you found the answer if possible for future pro

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Question 308287: What is the volume of a pyramid with a retangular base, 7 inches by 5 inches, and 5 inches high in cubic inches? Please show me how you found the answer if possible for future problems so I can figure on my own.
Thank you,
Janet Strouse
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
for "pointy" objects, like pyramids and cones
___ the volume is the area of the base, multiplied by the height, divided by 3

in this case ___ v = 7 * 5 * 5 / 3 = 175 / 3