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The height of a pyramid on square base is 15cm. If the volume is 80cm\(^3\), find the ...

The height of a pyramid on square base is 15cm. If the volume is 80cm\(^3\), find the length of the side of the base
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  • A 3.3cm
  • B 5.3cm
  • C 4.0cm
  • D 8.0cm
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Volume = \(\frac{1}{3} b^2 h\)
\(\therefore b = \sqrt{\frac{3v}{h}}\)
\(b = \sqrt{\frac{3(80)}{15}} \)
\(b = \sqrt{16} = 4.0 cm\)

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