There is 1,000 cm3 of aluminum available to cast a trophy that will be in the shape of a right square pyramid. Is this enough aluminum for a trophy that has a base edge of 10 cm and a slant height of 13 cm?

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Yes, the volume of the trophy is 400 cm3.

Volume of Pyramids

There is 1,000 cm3 of aluminum available to cast a trophy that will be in the shape of a right square pyramid. Is this enough aluminum for a trophy that has a base edge of 10 cm and a slant height of 13 cm?

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