100-380 The pyramid of Khufu is a regular square pyramid with a base edge of approximately 776 feet and an original height of 481 feet. The limestone used to construct the pyramid weighs approximately 167 pounds per cubic foot. How much does the pyramid approximately weigh?

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The pyramid of Khufu is a regular square pyramid with a base edge of approximately 776 feet and an original height of 481 feet. The
limestone used to construct the pyramid weighs approximately 167 pounds per cubic foot. How much does the pyramid approximately
weigh?
Transcribed Image Text:B00 389 The pyramid of Khufu is a regular square pyramid with a base edge of approximately 776 feet and an original height of 481 feet. The limestone used to construct the pyramid weighs approximately 167 pounds per cubic foot. How much does the pyramid approximately weigh?
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