A slice of watermelon approximates the shape of a rectangular pyramid. Nicol's slice is 1 inch wide, 10 ÷ in. long, and 8 in. tall. What is the approximate volume of her watermelon slice? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, if applicable.
(1 point)
• 205 in. 3
• 84 in.3
• 28 in. 3
• 104.23 in.3
To find the volume of a rectangular pyramid, you use the formula V = (1/3) * base area * height.
First, find the base area by multiplying the width and length:
1 inch * 10.5 inches = 10.5 square inches.
Now, plug in the base area and height into the formula:
V = (1/3) * 10.5 sq in * 8 in = 28 cubic inches.
Therefore, the approximate volume of Nicol's watermelon slice is 28 in^3.
The correct answer is:
• 28 in^3