Question

A holiday ornament in the shape of a square pyramid has the following dimensions: 2.75 x 2.75 x 2.75 in. What is
the approximate volume of the ornament? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. (1 point)

O 6.93 in.3

24.47 in.3

O 9.01 in.3

20.80 in.3

Answer 1

Volume of a square pyramid: V = (1/3)·(base area)·height. Base area = 2.75·2.75 = 7.5625.
V = (1/3)·7.5625·2.75 = 6.9322917 ≈ 6.93 in^3.

Answer: 6.93 in^3.