A prism and a pyramid have the same base and the same height. Find the ratio of the
volumes of the prism and the pyramid.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 3∶ 1
Given that
A prism and a pyramid have the same base and the same height.
As we know that
The volume of a prism = The area of the base of the prism × height of the prism
and
The volume of a pyramid = 1/3 × The area of the base of the pyramid × height of the pyramid
Hence, the required ratio = 1/(1/3) = 3/1
= 3: 1