Calculating the Volume of a Rectangular Pyramid
A rectangular pyramid is a three-dimensional shape with a rectangular base and four triangular faces that meet at a point called the apex. We are given the following information:
- Height (h): 10 cm
- Base Length (l): 6 cm
- Base Width (w): 8 cm
To find the volume of a rectangular pyramid, we use the following formula:
Volume (V) = (1/3) * Base Area * Height
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Calculate the Base Area:
- Base Area = Length * Width
- Base Area = 6 cm * 8 cm
- Base Area = 48 cm²
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Calculate the Volume:
- Volume = (1/3) * 48 cm² * 10 cm
- Volume = 160 cm³
Therefore, the volume of the rectangular pyramid is 160 cubic centimeters.
