Question

A pyramid has a square base with sides of length s. The height of the pyramid is equal to 1/2 of the length of a side on the base. Which formula
represents the volume of the pyramid?
A. V = 1/12 s ^3
B. V=1/6 s ^3
C. V=1/3s ^3
D. V=3s³
E. V=6s³

Answer 1

Answer:

V = (s^3)/6  (Answer B )

Step-by-step explanation:

If the length of a side of the base is s, then the height of the pyramid is half that, or s/2.

The volume of a pyramid with a square base and base side length S and height H is V = (1/3)(S^2)(H).

In this case, the formula is V = (1/3)(s^2)(s/2), or V = (s^3)/6  (Answer B)