Question

An artist wants to make alabaster pyramids using a block of alabaster with a volume of 576 cubic inches. She plans to make each pyramid with a square base area of 3 square inches and a height of 4 inches. At most, how many pyramids can the artist make from the block of alabaster?

Answer 1

A. 136
B. 144
C. 154
D. 166
E. 172

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I don't do math, sorry

Answer 4

ok

Answer 5

im thinking 144

Answer 6

\(\sf V = b^2 \times \dfrac{1}{3} h\)

Plug in what we know:

\(\sf V = 3^2 \times \dfrac{1}{3} (4)\)

Simplify

Answer 7

so 12?

Answer 8

Yep!

Answer 9

Now divide that to 576.

Answer 10

\(\sf 576 \div 12=~?\)

Answer 11

48?

Answer 12

Yep, that's our answer.

Answer 13

but thats not a choice

Answer 14

you did it wrong http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Surface-area/Surface-area.faq.question.795311.html