A square pyramid has a volume of 132 cubic inches. If the height of the pyramid is 11 inches, what is the length of a side of the base? A. 3 inches B. 36 inches C. 12 inches D. 6 inches
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We are given that the volume is 132 cubic inches and the height is 11 inches, so we can plug those values into the formula: 132 = (1/3)B(11) Multiplying both sides by 3 and dividing by 11, we get: B = 36 So the area of the base is 36 square inches. Show more…
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