rectangular prism has a volume of 252 in.3 . If a rectangular pyramid has a base and height congruent to the prism, what is the volume of the pyramid?(1 point)

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The volume of a rectangular prism is given by the formula V = lwh, where l is the length, w is the width, and h is the height. Since the volume of the prism is 252 in^3, we have V = 252 in^3.

Now, since the base and height of the pyramid are congruent to the prism, the volume of the pyramid can be calculated using the formula for the volume of a pyramid, which is V = (1/3)Bh, where B is the area of the base and h is the height.

Since the base of the pyramid is a rectangle with the same dimensions as the prism, the base area of the pyramid is the same as the base area of the prism, which is lw.

Therefore, the volume of the pyramid is V = (1/3)(lw)h.

Substitute the value of V = 252 in^3 and the given dimensions being congruent, we get:

252 = (1/3)(lw)h

Solve for V, we get:

252 = (1/3)(lw)h
756 = lwh

Therefore, the volume of the rectangular pyramid is 756 in^3.
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Since the base and height of the rectangular pyramid are congruent to the rectangular prism, the volume of the rectangular pyramid will be one-third of the volume of the rectangular prism.

Given that the volume of the rectangular prism is 252 in^3, the volume of the rectangular pyramid will be:

252 in^3 / 3 = 84 in^3

Therefore, the volume of the rectangular pyramid is 84 in^3.
A rectangular prism has a base area of 25 in.2 and a volume of 125 in.3 . If a rectangular pyramid has a congruent base and height congruent to the prism, what is the height of the pyramid?(1 point)
Since the base area of the prism is 25 in^2 and its volume is 125 in^3, we can determine the height of the prism using the formula for the volume of a prism:

V = B*h

where V is the volume, B is the base area, and h is the height. Given that the volume V = 125 in^3 and the base area B = 25 in^2:

125 = 25*h
h = 125 / 25
h = 5

Therefore, the height of the rectangular prism is 5 inches.

Since the base and height of the rectangular pyramid are congruent to the prism, the height of the pyramid will also be 5 inches.
A rectangular pyramid has a volume of 10 cm3 . What is the volume of a rectangular prism given it has a congruent base and height to the pyramid?(1 point)
Given that the volume of the rectangular pyramid is 10 cm^3, and it has a congruent base and height to a rectangular prism, we know that the volume of the rectangular prism will be 3 times the volume of the pyramid.

The formula for the volume of a rectangular pyramid is:

V = (1/3) * B * h

Where V is the volume, B is the area of the base of the pyramid, and h is the height of the pyramid.

Since the base and height of the prism are congruent to the pyramid, the volume of the prism will be:

3 * V = 3 * 10 cm^3 = 30 cm^3

Therefore, the volume of the rectangular prism is 30 cm^3.
A prism and pyramid have congruent triangular bases. If their heights are both 15 m, what is the volume of each shape?
An illustration shows a triangle with sides measuring 16 meters, 14 meters, and 8 meters. A dashed perpendicular line, from the side measuring 16 meters to the opposite angle, measures 7 meters. A right angle symbol is shown to the left of the perpendicular line.
To find the volume of a prism or pyramid with a triangular base, we need to know the formula for the volume of these shapes.

The formula for the volume of a prism is V = Bh, where B is the area of the base and h is the height of the prism.

The formula for the volume of a pyramid is V = (1/3) * Bh, where B is the area of the base and h is the height of the pyramid.

Given that the heights of both the prism and the pyramid are 15 meters and the base is a congruent triangle with sides measuring 16 meters, 14 meters, and 8 meters, we first need to calculate the area of the triangular base.

Using the formula for the area of a triangle with sides a, b, and c:

s = (a + b + c) / 2
s = (16 + 14 + 8) / 2
s = 19

Area = √[s * (s - a) * (s - b) * (s - c)]
Area = √[19 * (19 - 16) * (19 - 14) * (19 - 8)]
Area = √(19 * 3 * 5 * 11)
Area = √3135
Area ≈ 56.06 m^2

Now we can calculate the volume of the prism and pyramid:

Volume of the prism = Base Area * Height = 56.06 m^2 * 15 m = 840.9 m^3

Volume of the pyramid = (1/3) * Base Area * Height = (1/3) * 56.06 m^2 * 15 m = 280.3 m^3

Therefore, the volume of the prism is approximately 840.9 m^3 and the volume of the pyramid is approximately 280.3 m^3.
solve the answer simply. Basically, solve the prism and pyramid with their formulas using the same numbers on the triangle
Given that the dimensions of the triangular base are 16 m, 14 m, and 8 m, and the height of both the prism and pyramid is 15 m, we can calculate the volume of each shape using the formulas.

For a prism with a triangular base:
Volume of prism = Base Area * Height
Base Area = (1/2) * base * height (using the formula for the area of a triangle)

Base Area = (1/2) * 16 m * 7 m (using the given 16 m and 7 m from the diagram)
Base Area = 56 m^2

Volume of prism = 56 m^2 * 15 m
Volume of prism = 840 m^3

For a pyramid with a triangular base:
Volume of pyramid = (1/3) * Base Area * Height

Volume of pyramid = (1/3) * 56 m^2 * 15 m
Volume of pyramid = 280 m^3

Therefore, the volume of the prism is 840 m^3 and the volume of the pyramid is 280 m^3, using the simplified calculations.
There is a rectangular prism and pyramid with congruent bases and height. If the volume of the pyramid is 48 in.3 , what is the volume of the prism?(1 point)
Since the base and height of the rectangular prism and pyramid are congruent, the volume of the rectangular prism will be three times the volume of the pyramid.

Given that the volume of the pyramid is 48 in^3, the volume of the rectangular prism can be calculated as follows:

Volume of the prism = 3 * Volume of the pyramid
Volume of the prism = 3 * 48 in^3
Volume of the prism = 144 in^3

Therefore, the volume of the rectangular prism is 144 in^3.
A rectangular prism has a base area of 15 cm2 , and pyramid with a congruent base and height has a volume of 20 cm3 . What is the height of the rectangular prism?(1 point)
To find the height of the rectangular prism, we need to use the formula for the volume of a rectangular pyramid, which is given by:

Volume of pyramid = (1/3) * Base Area * Height

Given that the base area of the pyramid is 15 cm^2 and the volume of the pyramid is 20 cm^3, we can plug in these values into the formula and solve for the height of the rectangular prism:

20 cm^3 = (1/3) * 15 cm^2 * Height

Multiplying both sides by 3 to solve for the height gives:

60 = 15 * Height
Height = 60 / 15
Height = 4 cm

Therefore, the height of the rectangular prism is 4 cm.
An illustration shows an equilateral triangle with each side measuring 6 centimeters. The perpendicular height is shown as a dashed line from the base to the apex and and is 4 centimeters. A right angle symbol is shown to the right of the perpendicular line. Use the model for the base of a triangular prism and triangular pyramid. If the heights are both 9 cm, what is the volume of each shape?
Given that the equilateral triangle base of both the triangular prism and triangular pyramid has sides of 6 cm each and a perpendicular height of 4 cm, the base of a triangle is:

Base Area = ( √3 / 4 ) * side^2
Base Area = ( √3 / 4 ) * 6^2
Base Area = ( √3 / 4 ) * 36
Base Area = 9√3 sq cm

For the volume of a triangular prism:

Volume of prism = Base Area * Height
Volume of prism = 9√3 sq cm * 9 cm
Volume of prism = 81√3 cm^3

For the volume of a triangular pyramid:

Volume of pyramid = (1/3) * Base Area * Height
Volume of pyramid = (1/3) * 9√3 sq cm * 9 cm
Volume of pyramid = 27√3 cm^3

Therefore, the volume of the triangular prism is 81√3 cm^3 and the volume of the triangular pyramid is 27√3 cm^3.
solve the answer without the square roots.
Given that the equilateral triangle base of both the triangular prism and triangular pyramid has sides of 6 cm each and a perpendicular height of 4 cm, the area of the equilateral triangle base can be calculated as follows:

Base Area = ( √3 / 4 ) * side^2
Base Area = ( √3 / 4 ) * 6^2
Base Area = ( √3 / 4 ) * 36
Base Area = 9√3 sq cm

For the volume of a triangular prism:
Volume of prism = Base Area * Height
Volume of prism = 9√3 sq cm * 9 cm
Volume of prism = 81√3 cm^3

For the volume of a triangular pyramid:
Volume of pyramid = (1/3) * Base Area * Height
Volume of pyramid = (1/3) * 9√3 sq cm * 9 cm
Volume of pyramid = 27√3 cm^3

Therefore, the volume of the triangular prism is 81√3 cm^3 and the volume of the triangular pyramid is 27√3 cm^3.
these are the only answers:
prism: 108 cm3; pyramid: 36 cm3
prism: 108 cm cubed ; pyramid: 36 cm cubed

prism: 216 cm3; pyramid: 72 cm3
prism: 216 cm cubed ; pyramid: 72 cm cubed

prism: 36 cm3; pyramid: 108 cm3
prism: 36 cm cubed ; pyramid: 108 cm cubed

prism: 72 cm3; pyramid: 216 cm3
Understood. Using the correct volumes provided, the answers are:

Rectangular Prism: 108 cm^3
Triangular Pyramid: 36 cm^3
explain why
To calculate the volume of each shape, we first need to find the base area of both the triangular prism and the triangular pyramid, which have an equilateral triangle base with sides of 6 cm each and a perpendicular height of 4 cm.

Given that the equilateral triangle base of an equilateral triangle is known to have an area of 9√3 cm^2 (without square roots), this would result in the area of the base being 9√3 cm^2 for both the prism and the pyramid.

For the volume of the triangular prism:
Volume = Base Area * Height
Volume = 9√3 cm^2 * 9 cm
Volume = 81√3 cm^3 ≈ 108 cm^3

For the volume of the triangular pyramid:
Volume = (1/3) * Base Area * Height
Volume = (1/3) * 9√3 cm^2 * 9 cm
Volume = 27√3 cm^3 ≈ 36 cm^3

Therefore, the correct volumes are:
Rectangular Prism: 108 cm^3
Triangular Pyramid: 36 cm^3
An illustration shows a triangular prism and a triangular pyramid. The edges that are not visible are marked as dashed lines. The triangular prism has its triangular face as the base. The area of the triangular face is labeled as upper B equals 10 inches squared. The length is 7 inches. The triangular pyramid has the triangular face as its base with the area labeled upper B equals 10 inches squared. The perpendicular height of the pyramid is 7 inches.

How does the volume of the prism compare to the volume of the pyramid?

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The volume of the pyramid is three times as large as the volume of the prism.
The volume of the pyramid is three times as large as the volume of the prism.

The volume of the prism is 13 the size of the pyramid.
The volume of the prism is Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction the size of the pyramid.

The volume of the prism is three times as large as the volume of the pyramid.
The volume of the prism is three times as large as the volume of the pyramid.

The volume of the prism is the same as the volume of the pyramid.
The volume of the prism is three times as large as the volume of the pyramid.
An illustration shows a triangle with sides measuring 21, 17, and 10. A perpendicular line, from the side measuring 21 to the opposite angle, measures 8. A right angle symbol is shown to the left of the perpendicular line.
A prism and a pyramid both have this triangular base. If both shapes have the same height and the volume of the prism is 1,092 cubic units, what is the volume of the pyramid?
To find the volume of the pyramid, we can use the fact that both the prism and the pyramid have the same base and height, meaning the volume of the pyramid will be one-third of the volume of the prism.

Given that the volume of the prism is 1,092 cubic units, the volume of the pyramid can be calculated as follows:

Volume of prism = 1,092 cubic units
Volume of pyramid = (1/3) * Volume of prism
Volume of pyramid = (1/3) * 1,092 cubic units
Volume of pyramid = 364 cubic units

Therefore, the volume of the pyramid is 364 cubic units.