Pyramid in cube

In a cube with an edge 12 dm long, we have an inscribed pyramid with the apex at the center of the cube's upper wall. Calculate the volume and surface area of the pyramid.

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You need to know the following knowledge to solve this word math problem:

algebra

rearrange variables

arithmetic

square root

solid geometry

cube
pyramid
surface area

planimetry

Pythagorean theorem
right triangle
area of a shape
triangle

Units of physical quantities

volume

Grade of the word problem

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