Volume of pyramids and cones

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To find the volume or pyramids (square based and triangular based) and cones using the correct unit.

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To understand that the volume of a pyramid is one third of the volume of a prism with the same base. Also, the volume of a cone is one third of the volume of the volume of cylinder with the same base.

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ACMMG271 Level 11

Solve problems involving surface area and volume of right pyramids, right cones, spheres and related composite solids