Math worksheet for calculating the volume of pyramids, cones, and spheres, including practice problems with diagrams and space for answers.
Worksheet titled "Volume of Pyramids, Cones, and Spheres" with 16 numbered problems, each featuring a 3D geometric shape (pyramids, cones, spheres, hemispheres) with dimensions and a yellow box for calculating volume.
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Step-by-step solution for: Geometry - Volume and Surface Area - Volume of Pyramids Cones and ...
Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’ll use the correct volume formulas and round to 2 decimal places when needed.
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Formulas we need:
- Pyramid (square or rectangular base):
Volume = (1/3) × Base Area × Height
For square base: Base Area = side × side
For rectangular base: Base Area = length × width
- Cone:
Volume = (1/3) × π × r² × h
- Sphere:
Volume = (4/3) × π × r³
- Hemisphere (half a sphere):
Volume = (2/3) × π × r³
We’ll use π ≈ 3.1416 for calculations.
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Base = 4 cm × 4 cm, Height = 9 cm
Volume = (1/3) × (4×4) × 9 = (1/3) × 16 × 9 = 48 cm³
→ 48.00
Base = 12 cm × 6 cm, Height = 15 cm
Volume = (1/3) × (12×6) × 15 = (1/3) × 72 × 15 = 360 cm³
→ 360.00
Base = 5 cm × 7 cm, Height = 20 cm
Volume = (1/3) × (5×7) × 20 = (1/3) × 35 × 20 ≈ 233.333... → 233.33
Actually, looking at diagram 4: It shows a pyramid with a rectangular base (3 cm × 3 cm) and height 7 cm, but there’s also a cube below? No — wait, the dashed lines suggest the full height is 7 cm, and the base is 3 cm × 3 cm. The “2 cm” might be misleading — actually, re-examining: the figure is a pyramid with base 3 cm × 3 cm and total height 7 cm. The “2 cm” is probably part of the internal structure, but since the apex is 7 cm above the base, we use height = 7 cm.
So: Volume = (1/3) × (3×3) × 7 = (1/3) × 9 × 7 = 21 cm³
→ 21.00
*(Note: If the 2 cm was meant to be something else, but based on standard interpretation, height from base to apex is 7 cm.)*
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Radius = 3 cm, Height = 9 cm
Volume = (1/3) × π × 3² × 9 = (1/3) × π × 9 × 9 = 27π ≈ 27 × 3.1416 ≈ 84.8232 → 84.82
Radius = 1.5 cm, Height = 7 cm
Volume = (1/3) × π × (1.5)² × 7 = (1/3) × π × 2.25 × 7 = (1/3) × 15.75 × π = 5.25π ≈ 5.25 × 3.1416 ≈ 16.4934 → 16.49
Diameter = 20 cm → Radius = 10 cm, Height = 24 cm
Volume = (1/3) × π × 10² × 24 = (1/3) × π × 100 × 24 = 800π ≈ 800 × 3.1416 ≈ 2513.28 → 2513.28
Given: Slant height? Wait — no, they give vertical height? Actually, diagram shows:
It says 7.7 mm (vertical height?), 8.5 mm (slant?), and diameter 7.2 mm → radius = 3.6 mm.
But in cone volume, we need perpendicular height. The 7.7 mm is labeled as vertical (from apex to center of base), so that’s the height.
So: r = 3.6 mm, h = 7.7 mm
Volume = (1/3) × π × (3.6)² × 7.7
First, 3.6² = 12.96
Then, 12.96 × 7.7 = 99.792
Then, (1/3) × 99.792 = 33.264
Then, 33.264 × π ≈ 33.264 × 3.1416 ≈ 104.50 → 104.50
*(Check: 33.264 * 3.1416 = let’s compute: 33 * 3.1416 = 103.6728, 0.264*3.1416≈0.829, total ≈104.50 — yes)*
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Diameter = 10 cm → Radius = 5 cm
Volume = (4/3) × π × 5³ = (4/3) × π × 125 = (500/3)π ≈ 166.6667 × 3.1416 ≈ 523.60 → 523.60
Radius = 2 cm
Volume = (4/3) × π × 8 = (32/3)π ≈ 10.6667 × 3.1416 ≈ 33.51 → 33.51
Diameter = 22 cm → Radius = 11 cm
Volume = (4/3) × π × 11³ = (4/3) × π × 1331 = (5324/3)π ≈ 1774.6667 × 3.1416 ≈ 5575.28 → 5575.28
*(Calculation: 1774.6667 * 3.1416 ≈ let’s do 1774.6667 * 3 = 5324, 1774.6667 * 0.1416 ≈ 251.28, total ≈ 5575.28 — correct)*
Diameter = 17 mm → Radius = 8.5 mm
Volume = (4/3) × π × (8.5)³
8.5³ = 8.5 × 8.5 = 72.25; 72.25 × 8.5 = 614.125
Then, (4/3) × 614.125 = (2456.5)/3 ≈ 818.8333
Then, 818.8333 × π ≈ 818.8333 × 3.1416 ≈ 2572.47 → 2572.47
*(Check: 818.8333 * 3.1416 ≈ 800*3.1416=2513.28, 18.8333*3.1416≈59.19, total≈2572.47 — good)*
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Diameter = 7 cm → Radius = 3.5 cm
Volume = (2/3) × π × (3.5)³
3.5³ = 42.875
(2/3) × 42.875 = 85.75 / 3 ≈ 28.5833
28.5833 × π ≈ 28.5833 × 3.1416 ≈ 89.80 → 89.80
Diameter = 8.4 cm → Radius = 4.2 cm
Volume = (2/3) × π × (4.2)³
4.2³ = 4.2 × 4.2 = 17.64; 17.64 × 4.2 = 74.088
(2/3) × 74.088 = 148.176 / 3 = 49.392
49.392 × π ≈ 49.392 × 3.1416 ≈ 155.17 → 155.17
Base = 6 cm × 6 cm, Height = 15 cm
Volume = (1/3) × (6×6) × 15 = (1/3) × 36 × 15 = 180 cm³ → 180.00
Wait — diagram 16: It shows a cone sitting on a hemisphere. But the question is to find the volume of the whole shape? Or just the cone? Looking at the label: it says “Volume =” under the entire figure. Also, dimensions: cone height = 12 mm, hemisphere radius = 4 mm (since diameter of base is 8 mm? Wait — it says “4 mm” pointing to radius of hemisphere, and cone has same base radius.
Actually, the figure shows a cone with height 12 mm and base radius 4 mm, attached to a hemisphere of radius 4 mm. So total volume = volume of cone + volume of hemisphere.
Cone: V_cone = (1/3)πr²h = (1/3)π(16)(12) = 64π
Hemisphere: V_hemi = (2/3)πr³ = (2/3)π(64) = 128/3 π ≈ 42.6667π
Total = 64π + 42.6667π = 106.6667π ≈ 106.6667 × 3.1416 ≈ 335.10 → 335.10
*(Check: 106.6667 * 3.1416 = 100*3.1416=314.16, 6.6667*3.1416≈20.94, total≈335.10 — correct)*
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Now, compiling all answers:
1) 48.00
2) 360.00
3) 233.33
4) 21.00
5) 84.82
6) 16.49
7) 2513.28
8) 104.50
9) 523.60
10) 33.51
11) 5575.28
12) 2572.47
13) 89.80
14) 155.17
15) 180.00
16) 335.10
Final Answer:
1) 48.00
2) 360.00
3) 233.33
4) 21.00
5) 84.82
6) 16.49
7) 2513.28
8) 104.50
9) 523.60
10) 33.51
11) 5575.28
12) 2572.47
13) 89.80
14) 155.17
15) 180.00
16) 335.10
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Formulas we need:
- Pyramid (square or rectangular base):
Volume = (1/3) × Base Area × Height
For square base: Base Area = side × side
For rectangular base: Base Area = length × width
- Cone:
Volume = (1/3) × π × r² × h
- Sphere:
Volume = (4/3) × π × r³
- Hemisphere (half a sphere):
Volume = (2/3) × π × r³
We’ll use π ≈ 3.1416 for calculations.
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Problem 1: Square Pyramid
Base = 4 cm × 4 cm, Height = 9 cm
Volume = (1/3) × (4×4) × 9 = (1/3) × 16 × 9 = 48 cm³
→ 48.00
Problem 2: Rectangular Pyramid
Base = 12 cm × 6 cm, Height = 15 cm
Volume = (1/3) × (12×6) × 15 = (1/3) × 72 × 15 = 360 cm³
→ 360.00
Problem 3: Rectangular Pyramid
Base = 5 cm × 7 cm, Height = 20 cm
Volume = (1/3) × (5×7) × 20 = (1/3) × 35 × 20 ≈ 233.333... → 233.33
Problem 4: Composite Shape — Pyramid on top of Cube? Wait — actually, it's a pyramid with a rectangular base inside a box? Let’s look again.
Actually, looking at diagram 4: It shows a pyramid with a rectangular base (3 cm × 3 cm) and height 7 cm, but there’s also a cube below? No — wait, the dashed lines suggest the full height is 7 cm, and the base is 3 cm × 3 cm. The “2 cm” might be misleading — actually, re-examining: the figure is a pyramid with base 3 cm × 3 cm and total height 7 cm. The “2 cm” is probably part of the internal structure, but since the apex is 7 cm above the base, we use height = 7 cm.
So: Volume = (1/3) × (3×3) × 7 = (1/3) × 9 × 7 = 21 cm³
→ 21.00
*(Note: If the 2 cm was meant to be something else, but based on standard interpretation, height from base to apex is 7 cm.)*
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Problem 5: Cone
Radius = 3 cm, Height = 9 cm
Volume = (1/3) × π × 3² × 9 = (1/3) × π × 9 × 9 = 27π ≈ 27 × 3.1416 ≈ 84.8232 → 84.82
Problem 6: Cone
Radius = 1.5 cm, Height = 7 cm
Volume = (1/3) × π × (1.5)² × 7 = (1/3) × π × 2.25 × 7 = (1/3) × 15.75 × π = 5.25π ≈ 5.25 × 3.1416 ≈ 16.4934 → 16.49
Problem 7: Cone
Diameter = 20 cm → Radius = 10 cm, Height = 24 cm
Volume = (1/3) × π × 10² × 24 = (1/3) × π × 100 × 24 = 800π ≈ 800 × 3.1416 ≈ 2513.28 → 2513.28
Problem 8: Cone (inverted)
Given: Slant height? Wait — no, they give vertical height? Actually, diagram shows:
It says 7.7 mm (vertical height?), 8.5 mm (slant?), and diameter 7.2 mm → radius = 3.6 mm.
But in cone volume, we need perpendicular height. The 7.7 mm is labeled as vertical (from apex to center of base), so that’s the height.
So: r = 3.6 mm, h = 7.7 mm
Volume = (1/3) × π × (3.6)² × 7.7
First, 3.6² = 12.96
Then, 12.96 × 7.7 = 99.792
Then, (1/3) × 99.792 = 33.264
Then, 33.264 × π ≈ 33.264 × 3.1416 ≈ 104.50 → 104.50
*(Check: 33.264 * 3.1416 = let’s compute: 33 * 3.1416 = 103.6728, 0.264*3.1416≈0.829, total ≈104.50 — yes)*
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Problem 9: Sphere
Diameter = 10 cm → Radius = 5 cm
Volume = (4/3) × π × 5³ = (4/3) × π × 125 = (500/3)π ≈ 166.6667 × 3.1416 ≈ 523.60 → 523.60
Problem 10: Sphere
Radius = 2 cm
Volume = (4/3) × π × 8 = (32/3)π ≈ 10.6667 × 3.1416 ≈ 33.51 → 33.51
Problem 11: Sphere
Diameter = 22 cm → Radius = 11 cm
Volume = (4/3) × π × 11³ = (4/3) × π × 1331 = (5324/3)π ≈ 1774.6667 × 3.1416 ≈ 5575.28 → 5575.28
*(Calculation: 1774.6667 * 3.1416 ≈ let’s do 1774.6667 * 3 = 5324, 1774.6667 * 0.1416 ≈ 251.28, total ≈ 5575.28 — correct)*
Problem 12: Sphere
Diameter = 17 mm → Radius = 8.5 mm
Volume = (4/3) × π × (8.5)³
8.5³ = 8.5 × 8.5 = 72.25; 72.25 × 8.5 = 614.125
Then, (4/3) × 614.125 = (2456.5)/3 ≈ 818.8333
Then, 818.8333 × π ≈ 818.8333 × 3.1416 ≈ 2572.47 → 2572.47
*(Check: 818.8333 * 3.1416 ≈ 800*3.1416=2513.28, 18.8333*3.1416≈59.19, total≈2572.47 — good)*
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Problem 13: Hemisphere
Diameter = 7 cm → Radius = 3.5 cm
Volume = (2/3) × π × (3.5)³
3.5³ = 42.875
(2/3) × 42.875 = 85.75 / 3 ≈ 28.5833
28.5833 × π ≈ 28.5833 × 3.1416 ≈ 89.80 → 89.80
Problem 14: Hemisphere
Diameter = 8.4 cm → Radius = 4.2 cm
Volume = (2/3) × π × (4.2)³
4.2³ = 4.2 × 4.2 = 17.64; 17.64 × 4.2 = 74.088
(2/3) × 74.088 = 148.176 / 3 = 49.392
49.392 × π ≈ 49.392 × 3.1416 ≈ 155.17 → 155.17
Problem 15: Square Pyramid
Base = 6 cm × 6 cm, Height = 15 cm
Volume = (1/3) × (6×6) × 15 = (1/3) × 36 × 15 = 180 cm³ → 180.00
Problem 16: Composite — Cone on top of Hemisphere?
Wait — diagram 16: It shows a cone sitting on a hemisphere. But the question is to find the volume of the whole shape? Or just the cone? Looking at the label: it says “Volume =” under the entire figure. Also, dimensions: cone height = 12 mm, hemisphere radius = 4 mm (since diameter of base is 8 mm? Wait — it says “4 mm” pointing to radius of hemisphere, and cone has same base radius.
Actually, the figure shows a cone with height 12 mm and base radius 4 mm, attached to a hemisphere of radius 4 mm. So total volume = volume of cone + volume of hemisphere.
Cone: V_cone = (1/3)πr²h = (1/3)π(16)(12) = 64π
Hemisphere: V_hemi = (2/3)πr³ = (2/3)π(64) = 128/3 π ≈ 42.6667π
Total = 64π + 42.6667π = 106.6667π ≈ 106.6667 × 3.1416 ≈ 335.10 → 335.10
*(Check: 106.6667 * 3.1416 = 100*3.1416=314.16, 6.6667*3.1416≈20.94, total≈335.10 — correct)*
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Now, compiling all answers:
1) 48.00
2) 360.00
3) 233.33
4) 21.00
5) 84.82
6) 16.49
7) 2513.28
8) 104.50
9) 523.60
10) 33.51
11) 5575.28
12) 2572.47
13) 89.80
14) 155.17
15) 180.00
16) 335.10
Final Answer:
1) 48.00
2) 360.00
3) 233.33
4) 21.00
5) 84.82
6) 16.49
7) 2513.28
8) 104.50
9) 523.60
10) 33.51
11) 5575.28
12) 2572.47
13) 89.80
14) 155.17
15) 180.00
16) 335.10
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of practice 11 5 volumes of pyramids and cones worksheet answers.