Question

    A prism and a pyramid have the same base and the same

    height. Find the ratio of the volumes of the prism and the pyramid.
    A 9:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1:9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    volume of pyramid = 1/3 × area of base × h the volume of prism = area of base ×h  then ratio = (area of base ×h)/ 1/3 × area of base × h =3:1

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