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)
To find the volume of a rectangular pyramid, we use the formula:
Volume = 1/3 * base area * height
First, calculate the base area of the pyramid:
Base area = 15 m * 20 m = 300 m^2
Now, substitute the values into the formula:
Volume = 1/3 * 300 m^2 * 80 m
Volume = 1/3 * 24000 m^3
Volume = 8000 m^3
Therefore, the volume of the tower is 8000 cubic meters.