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7 January, 04:09

A square pyramid has a height h and a base with side length b. The side lengths of the base increase by 50%. Write a simplified expression that represents the volume of the new pyramid in terms of b and h.

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  1. 7 January, 07:54
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    The general formula for the volume of a square pyramid is

    V = (1/3) b^2 h

    If b increase by 50% their new length = 3b/2

    Therefore the volume of the new pyramid is

    V = (1/3) (3b/2) ^2 h

    = (1/3) 9b^2 / 4 h

    = 3/4b^2 h Answer
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