A holiday ornament in the shape of a square pyramid has the following dimensions: 2.75 x 2.75 x 2.75 in. What is the approximate volume of the ornament? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.(1 point)
Responses
20.80 in.3
20.80 in. cubed
24.47 in.3
24.47 in. cubed
6.93 in.3
6.93 in. cubed
9.01 in.3
9.01 in. cubed
The volume of a square pyramid is V = (1/3) x base area x height.
In this case, the base area is 2.75 x 2.75 = 7.5625 sq in.
So, V = (1/3) x 7.5625 x 2.75 = 6.94 in.3
Therefore, the approximate volume of the ornament is 6.93 in.3 (rounded to the nearest hundredth).
Answer: 6.93 in.3