A cell phone telecommunication tower stands in the shape of a rectangular pyramid. The tower stands 80 m tall and rests on a base that is 15 m by 20 m. What is the volume of the tower? (1 point)
70 m'
8, 000 m3
24, 000 m
12, 000 m3
The volume of a pyramid can be calculated using the formula V = (1/3) * base area * height.
First, calculate the base area of the rectangular pyramid:
Base area = length * width = 15 m * 20 m = 300 m^2
Now, calculate the volume of the pyramid:
V = (1/3) * base area * height
V = (1/3) * 300 m^2 * 80 m
V = 8000 m^3
Therefore, the volume of the tower is 8,000 m^3. The correct answer is 8,000 m^3.