Pearson Geometry Common Core, 2011
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5. Volumes of Pyramids and Cones
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Exercise 7 Page 729

Use the formula for the volume of a pyramid.

50 m^3

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We are given the dimensions of a square pyramid. Let's draw this figure.

To calculate the volume of a pyramid, we can use a known formula where B is the area of the base and h is the height. V=1/3Bh The base of the pyramid is a square with the side length of 5 m. Let's calculate its area! B = s^2 ⇒ B = 5^2 B= 25m^2 We are given that the height is 6m. Let's substitute these values into the formula and calculate V.
V=1/3Bh
V=1/3( 25)( 6)
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Simplify right-hand side
V=1/3(150)
V=150/3
V=50
The volume of the pyramid is 50 cubic meters.