Pyramid A is a square pyramid with a base side length of 12 inches and a height of 8 inches. Pyramid B is a square pyramid with a base side length of 48 inches and a height of 32 inches. How many times bigger is the volume of pyramid B than pyramid A?

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campbell_st · Answer

well find the column for each and compare

The volume of a pyramid is 

$$V = \frac{1}{3} \times Base Area \times Height$$

and both pyramids have square bases...

anonymous · Answer

OK thanks.

campbell_st · Answer

oops volume not column

anonymous · Answer

I think i got it thanks for the help :)

campbell_st · Answer

glad to help... I think the volume will be 64 times larger... at a guess

anonymous · Answer

Yep i think i got that. It is just a review question so no harm done.