Multiple choice

The base of a square based pyramid is 5 cm and volume is 250 cm3. What is the height of the prism?

  1. 30 cm

  2. 20 cm

  3. 15 cm

  4. 5 cm
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Explanation

The wording asks for a prism height, but the object is a square-based pyramid. Using pyramid volume, 250 = (1/3)(5^2)h, which gives h = 30 cm.

AI explanation

Using the volume formula for a square based pyramid, the volume equals one third times the base area times the height. Substituting the given values, we get 250 = 1/3 times 25 times h. Solving for h, the height is 30 cm.

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