Problema Solution
The volume of a pyramid varies jointly with the base area of the pyramid and its height. The volume of one pyramid is 24 cubic inches when its base area is 24 square inches and its height is 3 inches. What is the volume of a pyramid with a base area of 10 square inches and a height of 9 inches?
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Let v represent the volume of a pyramid with a base area of 10 square inches and a height of 9 inches
24 : (24*3) = v : (10*9)
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v = 30 in^3
The volume of a pyramid with a base area of 10 square inches and a height of 9 inches is 30 in^3.