The volume of a rectangular pyramid can be calculated using the formula:
Volume = (1/3) * base area * height
The base area of the wedge is the area of the rectangle formed by the base of the wedge, which is 4cm * 6cm = 24cm^2.
Using the given values:
Volume = (1/3) * 24cm^2 * 8cm
Volume = 64cm^3
Therefore, the volume of the piece of cheese is 64 cubic centimeters.
A slice of cheese is cut from a wheel of Parmesan, and the wedge approximates the shape of a rectangular pyramid. Its base is 4cm wide and 6cm long. The wedge is 8cm tall. What is the volume of the piece of cheese?
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