The dimensions of the base of a right square pyramid are each multiplied by 4, but the height remains fixed. By what factor is the volume of the pyramid multiplied?


A. 32
B. 16
C. 8
D. 4

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Answer:

C. 8

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex] {a}^{2} \frac{h}{3} = V[/tex]

Starting with the ratio of 2:1, squaring the base edge will give you 4, but you need something more, so that when squared AGAIN, it will give you 8, so that would be 2√2. When you square this it will give you 8.

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Answer:

I believe the answer is 16

Step-by-step explanation:

I went with the person above's answer and got it wrong, so I believe you're supposed to multiple 4^2, which equals 16