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The 1/3 Rule
The 1/3 Rule
Pyramids and cones both come to a POINT. This is what makes them special - they hold exactly ONE-THIRD of the volume of the matching prism or cylinder with the same base and height. The ancient Egyptians knew this!
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What is the formula for the volume of a cone with base radius r and height h?
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This topic in real past papers
Every real exam question we've found on volume of pyramids & cones, with a full worked answer.