ISEE Upper Level Math : How to find the volume of a pyramid

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Example Question #323 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Mathematics Achievement

Find the volume of a pyramid with the following measurements: length= in, width= in, height= in

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

To find the volume of a pyramid, we will use the following formula:

where l is the length, w is the widthand h is the height of the pyramid.

Now, we know the following measurements:

  • length:  7in
  • width:  6in
  • height:  8in

So, we get

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