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geometry intermediate
Problem
Rectangle is the base of pyramid . If , , , , and , then what is the volume of ?
Solution
Since is perpendicular to both and , the segment is the altitude from the apex to the base of the pyramid. To find this length, consider right triangle . Applying the Pythagorean Theorem gives .
The area of the base is , so the volume of the pyramid is cubic units.
Final answer
160