Question

If base and height of a prism and pyramid are same, then the volume of a pyramid is:

• A. $\frac{1}{3}\times$ Volume of prism
• B. $3\times$ Volume of prism
• C. $\frac{1}{2}\times$ Volume of prism
• D. $2\times$ Volume of prism

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$\frac{1}{3}\times$ Volume of prism

If a pyramid and a prism have the same base and height, their volumes are always in the ratio of $1:3\times$Volume of prism.