WAEC Mathematics 2020 Question 28

Question 28

Mensuration of Solids

The dimensions of a rectangular base of a right pyramid are 9 cm by 5 cm. If the volume of the pyramid is 105 cm3, how high is the pyramid?

  1. A.10 cm
  2. B.6 cm
  3. C.8 cm
  4. D.7 cm
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Answer: D (7 cm)

Explanation

Volume = ⅓ × base area × height: 105 = ⅓ × 45 × h = 15h, so h = 7 cm.