Practice Volume of Pyramids and Spheres

What is the formula for the volume of a pyramid?

• V = P*h
• V = B*h
• V = (1/3)P*h
• V = (1/3)B*h

The shape of the base in a rectangular prism is a rectangle.

• True
• False

The area of the base of this rectangular prism can be found by using which equation?

• B = 8x9
• B = 8 x 8
• B = 1/3 (8 x 8)
• B = 1/3 (8 x 9)

Calculate the volume of the pyramid in the picture.  Round to the nearest whole number if necessary.

• 216 yd³
• 108 yd³
• 72 yd³
• 36 yd³

Find the volume of the figure. Round to the nearest whole number.

• 144 cm³
• 288 cm³
• 48 cm³
• 24 cm³

Calculate the volume of the pyramid in the picture.  Round to the nearest whole number if necessary.

• 21 m³
• 64 m³
• 32 m³
• 11 m³

On a trip to Oregon, Sabrina bought a small stone in the shape of a square pyramid as a souvenir. Determine the volume of the stone. Round to the nearest tenth. 

• 4.5 in ³
• 6 in ³
• 6.75 in ³
• 1.5 in ³

What shape is this?

• Cylinder
• Cone
• Sphere

Determine the radius of the penny

• 59.66 mm
• 9.5 mm
• 38 mm
• 119.32 mm

What is the formula for a sphere.