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A pyramid has a volume of 100 cm³. If its height is 12 cm, find the area of its base.
A25 cm²
B50 cm²
C75 cm²
D100 cm²
✓ Correct Answer: A — 25 cm²
V = 1/3 * B * h => 100 = 1/3 * B * 12 => 100 = 4B => B = 25 cm².
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