Next they consider a pyramid shaped building. What will the volume of the
pyramid be if the measures are the same as the rectangular prism? The
pyramid base length is 40 feet, the base width is 50 feet, and the height is
60 feet. Show and use the correct formula for the calculation
To calculate the volume of a pyramid, you can use the formula:
V = (1/3) * base area * height
First, calculate the base area of the pyramid:
Base area = length * width
Base area = 40 feet * 50 feet
Base area = 2000 square feet
Now, plug the values into the formula:
V = (1/3) * 2000 square feet * 60 feet
V = (1/3) * 120000 cubic feet
V = 40000 cubic feet
Therefore, the volume of the pyramid will be 40000 cubic feet.