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the volume of a rectangular pyramid is 1.32 cubic inches . the height of the pyramid is 1.1 inches and the length of the base is 1.2 inches . what is the width of the base of th e pyramid ?

 May 24, 2015

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We have

 

V  =  W x L x H   ...so

 

1.32 = W x 1.2 x 1.1    simplify

 

1.32 = W x 1.32     divide both sides by 1.32

 

1 = W  ... this is in inches

 

 

 May 24, 2015
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If its symmetrical then 1.2 would be the width as well

 May 24, 2015
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Best Answer

We have

 

V  =  W x L x H   ...so

 

1.32 = W x 1.2 x 1.1    simplify

 

1.32 = W x 1.32     divide both sides by 1.32

 

1 = W  ... this is in inches

 

 

CPhill May 24, 2015

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