The volume of a pyramid can be calculated using the formula:
V = (1/3) * base area * height
In this case, the base is a right triangle, so the base area can be calculated using the formula for the area of a triangle:
A = (1/2) * base * height
Substituting the values given:
A = (1/2) * 5m * 4m
= 10m²
Now, we can calculate the volume using the formula for a pyramid:
V = (1/3) * 10m² * 4m
= (1/3) * 40m³
= 13.33m³
Therefore, the volume of the right triangular pyramid is 13.33 cubic meters.
What is the volume of a right triangular pyramid whose base is 5 meters on each side and whose altitude is 4 meters?
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