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nickpick161:

PLZ HELP ME AND EXPAIN IF YOU CAN Pyramid A is a square pyramid with a base side length of 12 inches and a height of 8 inches. Pyramid B has a volume of 3,456 cubic inches. How many times bigger is the volume of pyramid B than pyramid A? Give your answer as a percentage. Provide an explanation and proof for your answer to receive full credit.

nickpick161:

id appriacte any help

nickpick161:

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nickpick161:

im confused

MaxyDaKid:

V = (12 X12) X 8 = 1152 in³ So the volume of pyramid B is 3,456 CI (cubic inches). The ratio of volume of pyramid B to pyramid A = 3,456 / 1152 = 3 So that means Pyramid B is 3 times bigger than pyramid A.

MaxyDaKid:

did that make sense?

nickpick161:

thank you! :)

nickpick161:

it did

MaxyDaKid:

okay great no problem ((:

nickpick161:

have a good day

nickpick161:

ok thx

cutebunny123:

Of course, no problemo. Now since this question is answered could you please close it?

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