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Question : 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.

Option 1: 2 : 3

Option 2: 3 : 1

Option 3: 1 : 3

Option 4: 3 : 2


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: 3 : 1


Solution : The base area of the prism = Base area of the pyramid
Height of prism = Height of pyramid
Ratio of volumes of prism and pyramid
= ( Base area × height) : ($\frac{1}{3}$ × base area × height)
= 3 : 1
Hence, the correct answer is 3 : 1.

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