The volume of a rectangular pyramid can be calculated using the formula V = (1/3) * base area * height.
In this case, the base area is 15 m * 20 m = 300 m^2.
Thus, the volume of the tower is V = (1/3) * 300 m^2 * 80 m = 8,000 m^3.
Therefore, the correct answer is 8,000 m^3.
A cell phone telecommunication tower stands in the shape of a rectangular pyramid. The tower stands 80 m tall and rests on a base that is 15 m by 20 m. What is the volume of the tower?(1 point)
Responses
12,000 m3
12,000 m cubed
70 m3
70 m cubed
8,000 m3
8,000 m cubed
24,000 m3
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