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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Didnt you just ask this question?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yea, and I was hoping maybe someone can help me figure out why its wrong

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sorry, but I really need it lol @Nairz

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you have the formula for the volume of a square pyramid?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1/3(b)(H)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh crap

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yup. Did you try solving for both volumes then dividing B by A?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

My formula was wrong I think because online it says the formula is a squared =h/3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Nvm got the answer 64, lol thanks again @Nairz

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