SOLUTION: Determine the number of cubic yards of concrete in a pyramid with a square base measuring 8 yards on each side and an altitude of 42 feet. Express to the nearest hundredth.

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Question 972611: Determine the number of cubic yards of concrete in a pyramid with a square base measuring 8 yards on each side and an altitude of 42 feet. Express to the nearest hundredth.
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, Alan3354:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Volume = (1/3) Bh
=(1/3)*64*42 ;;;the 64 is the 8*8 area of the base. Volume in cubic yds.
=14*64=896 cubic yds.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Determine the number of cubic yards of concrete in a pyramid with a square base measuring 8 yards on each side and an altitude of 42 feet. Express to the nearest hundredth.
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Vol = base area*height/3
= 63*42/3
882 cu yds