CPM Homework Help : INT2 Problem 11-69

A pyramid has a volume of 108 cubic inches and a base area of $27$ square inches. What is its height?

Hint:

The formula to find the volume of a pyramid is $\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)\text{(base area)(height)}.$

Step 1:

Set this formula equal to $108$ cubic inches and substitute $27$ square inches for the base area.

Step 2:

Simplify to find the height.

Answer:

$12$ inches