Mensurationhard · Past Paper
Find the volume of a square-based pyramid with base edge 6 cm and slant height 5 cm.
A48 cm^3
B60 cm^3
C144 cm^3
D36 cm^3
✓ Correct Answer: A — 48 cm^3
Vertical height h = √(5^2 - (6/2)^2) = √(25-9) = 4 cm. Volume = (1/3)*6^2*4 = 48 cm^3.
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