Question

A tank in the shape of an inverted pyramid has a square base of 4 m on a side and an altitude of 6 m. How many liters of water will it hold when full?
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Answer 1

Volume of pyramid = $\frac{1}{3}Ah$

A = base area, h = height

Base area = 4 × 4 = 16m²

Height = 6m

Volume in m³ = $\frac{1}{3}×16×6 = 32m³$

Volume in litres

If 1m³ = 1000litres

Then 32m³ = x litres

=> x = 32 × 1000 = 32 000 litres