Calculus can be used, but is certainly not necessary. In class, you could spend between 30 - 50 minutes on this problem. Students would then be expected to complete and write-up solutions as homework with at least 2 nights after the class work to turn it in. Expectations Students have a difficult time visualizing this problem without the help of a model. Be prepared to offer hints.
Future payoffs Improves visualization skills.
Encourages creative thinking. Extensions Note that the volume of the pyramid was integer valued. Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803. See the figure below.