Homework SourseA liquidfilled glass pyramid is being erected as part of a m
A liquid-filled glass pyramid is being erected as part of a museum attraction. The pyramid is designed to be 15 feet tall with a rectangular base that is 10 feet long and 6 feet wide. What is the total amount of liquid that the pyramid can hold?
A liquid-filled glass pyramid is being erected as part of a museum attraction. The pyramid is designed to be 15 feet tall with a rectangular base that is 10 feet long and 6 feet wide. What is the total amount of liquid that the pyramid can hold?
Solution
Total amount of liquid that the pyramid can hold = Volume of pyramid
Volume of pyramid= (1/3)*l*w*h
where l is base length; w is base width, h is pyramid height;
So Volume of pyramid= 10*6*15*(1/3)=300 feet3
