A pyramid is placed inside a prism as shown. The pyramid has the same base area, B, as the prism but half the height, h, of the

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Sphinxa [80]

3 years ago

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A pyramid is placed inside a prism as shown. The pyramid has the same base area, B, as the prism but half the height, h, of the

prism. Which expression gives the volume of the pyramid?
V = 2/3bh
V = 1/4bh
V = 2bh
V = 1/6bh

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Alona [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-03T12:25:35+03:00

Alona [7]3 years ago

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The general formula of a pyramid with any base is 1/3 bh where b is the area of the base and h is the height. In this case, the height of the pyramid is said to be twice the height of the prism, h. Hence the area becomes 1/3 b*2h or equal to option A. 2/3 bh