Question

The height of the pyramid is equal to 1/2 of the length of a side on the base. Which formla represents the volume of the pyramid?

Answer 1

The volume of the pyramid is a third of the volume of the prism which has the same base area and height as the pyramid. That is,
V = b²h / 3
Substituting the variables given,
V = (s²)(0.5s) / 3
Simplifying,
V = s³/6