What is the volume in cubic cm of a pyramid whose area of the base is 25 sq cm and height 9 cm? · ABC26GN5060

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Volume and Surface Area · Exam: R.R.B. 2006

What is the volume in cubic cm of a pyramid whose area of the base is 25 sq cm and height 9 cm?

(a)60

(b)75

(c)90

(d)105

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

Volume of pyramid = $\frac{1}{3} \times$ area of base × height $=\left(\frac{1}{3} \times 25 \times 9\right) \mathrm{cm}^{3}=75 \mathrm{cm}^{3}$.

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