Question

Fatima measures this square-based pyramid. She finds that its volume is 52 cubic feet. What is the height of Fatima’s pyramid?

(1 point)
Responses

12 ft.
12 ft.

10 ft.
10 ft.

4 ft.
4 ft.

225 ft.
225 ft.

The area is 13 ft ^2

Answer 1

Volume = (1/3)(base area)(height). So height = 3V / (base area) = 3·52 / 13 = 156/13 = 12 ft.

Answer: 12 ft.