Volume of Rectangular Pyramids

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What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular pyramid?

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The volume (V) of a rectangular pyramid is given by the formula: V = (1/3) × base area × height.

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What is the base area of a rectangular pyramid?

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The base area of a rectangular pyramid is calculated by multiplying the length and width of the base: Base Area = length × width.

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If a rectangular pyramid has a base length of 4 m, a base width of 3 m, and a height of 6 m, what is its volume?

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Volume = (1/3) × (4 m × 3 m) × 6 m = 24 m³.

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.3

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What units are used to measure the volume of a pyramid?

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Volume is measured in cubic units, such as cubic meters (m³), cubic feet (ft³), or cubic centimeters (cm³).

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How does the height of a pyramid affect its volume?

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The height of a pyramid directly affects its volume; increasing the height increases the volume, while decreasing the height decreases the volume.

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What is the relationship between the volume of a rectangular pyramid and a rectangular prism with the same base and height?

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The volume of a rectangular pyramid is one-third the volume of a rectangular prism with the same base area and height.

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.3

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What is the volume of a rectangular pyramid with a base area of 20 ft² and a height of 5 ft?

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Volume = (1/3) × 20 ft² × 5 ft = 33.33 ft³.

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.3

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If the base of a rectangular pyramid is a square with a side length of 3 cm, what is the base area?

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Base Area = side length × side length = 3 cm × 3 cm = 9 cm².

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What is the volume of a rectangular pyramid with a base area of 12 in² and a height of 4 in?

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Volume = (1/3) × 12 in² × 4 in = 16 in³.

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.3

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What is the difference between a rectangular pyramid and a square pyramid?

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A rectangular pyramid has a rectangular base, while a square pyramid has a square base.

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