Perpendicular 82488

For the volumes of a perpendicular prism and a pyramid with the same base and height:
A) the volumes are equal
B) the volume of a pyramid is three times smaller than the volume of a prism
C) the ratio of the volumes of the prism and the pyramid is 1:3
D) none of the previous answers apply

Correct answer:

x = B

Step-by-step explanation:

V1 = S h V2 = 31 S h = 31 V1  V2 = V1/3 V2:V1 = 1:3  x=B



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