Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Math practice test
Practice Question
The Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt is a square pyramid that measures approximately 756 feet on each side. The height of the pyramid is approximately 450 feet. What is the approximate volume, in cubic feet, of the pyramid?
Answer Choices
- A: 51,030,000
- B: 85,730,400
- C: 226,800
- D: 453,600
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Volume of a square pyramid = (1/3) * base area * height. Base area = 756^2 = 571,536 ft², height = 450 ft. Volume = (1/3) * 571,536 * 450 ? 85,730,400. Thus, the correct answer is 85,730,400.