The formula for the volume of a square pyramid is . Rewrite the formula in terms of h. Then find the height of a square pyramid with volume V = 400 cm3 and side length s = 10 cm.

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Formula Used :

Volume of square pyramid = (s² × h)/3

Volume = 400 cm³

Side, s = 10 cm

Putting value in formula, we get

400 = 10² × h /3

400 = 100 × h/3

Cross Multiplying,  we get

h = 400 × 3/100

h = 12 cm

 

Thus, the height of square pyramid is 12 cm.