A rectangular prisim has a volume of 27in. If a rectangular pyramid has a base and height congruent to the prisim what is the volume of the pyramid
The volume of a rectangular prism is given by the formula V = lwh, where l is the length, w is the width, and h is the height. In this case, the volume of the prism is given as 27 in^3.
Since the base and height of the pyramid are congruent to the prism, the volume of the pyramid can be calculated using the formula for the volume of a pyramid, which is given by V = (1/3)bh, where b is the area of the base and h is the height.
Since the base of the pyramid is congruent to the prism, the area of the base of the pyramid is lw. Therefore, the volume of the pyramid is V = (1/3)(lw)h.
Given that the volume of the prism is 27 in^3, and the base and height of the pyramid are congruent to the prism, we have:
V = lw h = 27 in^3
V = (1/3)(lw)h
Substituting the value of V = 27 in^3 into the equation gives:
27 = (1/3)(lw)h
Multiplying both sides by 3 gives:
81 = lwh
Therefore, the volume of the pyramid is 81 in^3.
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Given that the volume of the rectangular prism is 27 cubic inches, we have:
Volume of prism = 27 in^3
Since the base and height of the pyramid are congruent to the prism, the pyramid has the same base area and height as the prism. Therefore, the base area of the pyramid is equal to the base area of the prism.
Let's say the base of the rectangular prism and the base of the rectangular pyramid have dimensions of length = l, and width = w.
Then, the base area of the prism = lw
Since the volume of the prism is 27 in^3, we can express this in terms of base area and height (h):
27 = lw * h
Now, we need to find the volume of the pyramid with the same base area (lw) and height (h).
The formula for the volume of a pyramid V = (1/3) * base area * height
Substitute the base area and height:
V = (1/3) * (lw) * h
Since the base area and height are the same as the prism, this simplifies to:
V = (1/3) * 27
V = 9 in^3
Therefore, the volume of the rectangular pyramid with a base and height congruent to the prism is 9 cubic inches.