Grade 9 Rectangular Pyramid Worksheet
A worksheet for Grade 9 students covering surface area and volume calculations for rectangular pyramids.
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Rectangular Pyramids
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work for calculations.
1. Describe the key features of a rectangular pyramid, including its base, faces, edges, and vertices.
2. Which of the following formulas is used to calculate the volume of a rectangular pyramid?
V = lwh
V = (1/3)lwh
V = Bh
V = (1/2)bh
3. A rectangular pyramid has a base length of 8 cm, a base width of 6 cm, and a slant height of 10 cm. Calculate its total surface area.
4. A rectangular pyramid has a base measuring 5 meters by 4 meters and a height of 9 meters. Find its volume.
5. The base of a rectangular pyramid is a .
6. The faces of a rectangular pyramid, other than the base, are .
7. All pyramids have a square base.
True
False
8. A gift box is shaped like a rectangular pyramid. Its base measures 10 cm by 7 cm, and its height is 12 cm. If you want to wrap the box, what is the minimum amount of wrapping paper needed (assuming no overlap for the base)? (Hint: You'll need to calculate the slant heights first.)