Question

Pyramid a is a square pyramid with a base side length of 14 inches and a height of 6 inches. pyramid b has a volume of 3,136 cubic inches. how many times bigger is the volume of pyramid b than pyramid a?

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation:

V = (1/3)Bh

where B = area of the base, and

h = height of the pyramid

For Pyramid A:

V = (1/3)(14 in.)²(6 in.)

V = 392 in.³

Pyramid B:

V = 3,136 in.³

3,136/392 = 8

Answer: 8