A “caution wet floor” warning sign is in the shape of a rectangular pyramid. It is 31 in. tall and has a base whose dimensions are 12 in. What is the volume of the sign?
___ in.3
Volume of a rectangular pyramid can be calculated using the formula: V = (1/3) * (base area) * height
First, calculate the base area:
Base area = length * width = 12 in * 12 in = 144 in^2
Now, calculate the volume:
V = (1/3) * 144 in^2 * 31 in
V = 1488 in^3
Therefore, the volume of the sign is 1488 in^3.