Question

Pyramid a is a square pyramid with a base side length of 12 inches and a height of 8 inches. pyramid b has a volume of 3,456 cubic inches. how many times bigger is the volume of pyramid b than pyramid a? give your answer as a percentage. provide an explanation and proof for your answer to receive full credit.

Answer 1

Answer:

The volume of Pyramid B is 9 times the volume of Pyramid A.

The volume of Pyramid B is 800% more than the volume of Pyramid A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pyramid A:

V = (1/3)Bh

V = (1/3)(12 in.)²(8 in.)

V = 384 in.³

Pyramid B:

V = 3,456 in.³

3456/384 = 9

The volume of Pyramid B is 9 times the volume of Pyramid A.

The volume of Pyramid B is 800% more than the volume of Pyramid A.