Question

What is the difference of the volumes of the two oblique pyramids, both of which have square bases? Round the volumes to the nearest tenth of a centimeter.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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Volume of pyramid can be defined as

V = 1/3 x area of the base x height.

-> Pyramid A:

Volume of Pyramid can be determined by:

V = 1/3 x (2.6cm)² x (2cm) = 4.5067 cm³

Pyramid B:

Volume of Pyramid can be determined by:

V = 1/3 x (2cm)² x (2.5cm) =  3.3333 cm³

Difference b/w two oblique pyramids: 4.5067 cm³ - 3.333 cm³ = 1.17 cm³

By Rounding the volumes to the nearest tenth of a centimeter

1.17cm³ ≈ 1.2cm³

Therefore,  the difference of the volumes of the two oblique pyramids is 1.2cm³