A holiday ornament in the shape of a square pyramid has the following dimensions: 2.75 x 2.75 x 2.75 inches. What is the approximate volume of the ornament?
To find the volume of a square pyramid, you can use the formula:
Volume = (1/3) x base area x height
First, calculate the base area of the square pyramid:
Base area = length x width = 2.75 x 2.75 = 7.5625 square inches
Next, find the volume:
Volume = (1/3) x 7.5625 x 2.75 = 6.5625 cubic inches
Therefore, the approximate volume of the ornament is 6.56 cubic inches.