The volume of a pyramid with height 15cm is 90cm3. If its base is a rectangle with dimension xcm by 6cm, find the value of x
A
3
B
5
C
6
D
8
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Volume of pyramid = \(\frac{1}{3}\)lbh
90 = \(\frac{1}{3} \times x \times 6 \times 15\)
x = \(\frac{90 \times 33}{6 \times 15}\)
= 3
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