GB-27-08-001 · Pyramid volume
A pyramid has a rectangular base 3 cm by 9 cm and perpendicular height 17 cm. Work out its volume. Use V = ⅓ × base area × height.
3D Shapes: Volume of a Pyramid
Booklet p. 94
Method
1) Find rectangular base area = l × w
2) Use Volume of pyramid = ⅓ × area of base × perpendicular height
Worked Example (GB-27-08-001)
1)
Base area = 27 cm².
2)
cm³
Ans =
cm³