Chapter 12.6, Problem 29SR

To determine

Calculate volume of pyramid of Cestius in Rome, Italy

Answer to Problem 29SR

Volume of pyramid of Cestius in Rome, Italy is $4356m^3$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Height of Pyramid=27 m

Side of square base= 22m

Calculations:

Here, we have to calculate volume of pyramid Cestius in Rome, Italy.

We know that, volume of a pyramid can be determined as,

$V=\frac{1}{3}B\times h$

Where, V is the volume of pyramid

B is the base area

h is the height of the pyramid.

  $\begin{array}{l}Areaofbase=sid{e}^2\\ ={22}^2\\ =484m^2\end{array}$

Therefore,

$\begin{array}{l}V=\frac{1}{3}B\times h\\ =\frac{1}{3}\times 484\times 27\\ V=4356m^3\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Therefore, we are able to calculate volume of pyramid using simple formula.