Isla wants to build a playhouse that is in the shape of a rectangular pyramid that has the maximum volume possible. The perimeter of the base must be 24 feet. The height of the playhouse should be 2 times the length. What should the dimensions of the play house be? a. 3 feet wide by 9 feet long by 18 feet high b. 6 feet wide by 6 feet long by 12 feet high c. 5 feet wide by 7 feet long by 14 feet high d. 4 feet wide by 8 feet long by 16 feet high

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Isla wants to build a playhouse that is in the shape of a rectangular pyramid that has the maximum volume possible. The perimeter of the base must be 24 feet. The height of the playhouse should be 2 times the length. What should the dimensions of the play house be?

a. 3 feet wide by 9 feet long by 18 feet high

b. 6 feet wide by 6 feet long by 12 feet high

c. 5 feet wide by 7 feet long by 14 feet high

d. 4 feet wide by 8 feet long by 16 feet high

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