A square pyramid whose base width is óm has an altitude of 12m is cut by a plane parallel to the base at a height 4m from the base. Determine the volume of the cut pyramid (top part).

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A square pyramid whose base width
is 6m has an altitude of 12m is cut by
a plane parallel to the base at a
height 4m from the base. Determine
the volume of the cut pyramid (top
part).
Transcribed Image Text:A square pyramid whose base width is 6m has an altitude of 12m is cut by a plane parallel to the base at a height 4m from the base. Determine the volume of the cut pyramid (top part).
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