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Development and QA Retooling Seminar (D-

QuARTS)

OUTPUT
3 MCQ Super Items

Grade 7 Q2/LC:
1. Solve problems involving volumes of square or rectangular pyramids.

AMELITA T. EDERIO
Teacher III
Agusan del Sur National High School

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MULTIPLE CHOICE PRACTICE TEST

MATHEMATICS 7
QUARTER 2
ASSESSMENT 1
Competency: Solve problems involving volumes of square or rectangular
pyramids.
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on
the answer sheet provided.
1. A farmer in Trento, Agusan del Sur, is building a rectangular pyramid
storage unit for rice. The base is 6 meters long and 4 meters wide, and
the height is 8 meters. What is the volume of this pyramid storage?
A) 48 m³
B) 64 m³
C) 96 m³
D) 128 m³
Answer: B) 64 m³
Explanation:
The volume (V) of a rectangular pyramid is calculated using the formula:
1
V= ×Base Area ×Height
3
First, calculate the base area:
Base Area=6×4=24 m2
Now, use the volume formula:
1
V= ×24×8 =64 m3
3
Thus, the volume is 64 cubic meters, making c) the correct answer.

Illustration:
A rectangular pyramid, with a 6x4 meter base labeled, standing on farmland
with crops like rice or corn surrounding it. The height of the pyramid (8
meters) should be marked.

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2. In San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, two storage units are being built—
one for corn and one for rice. The rice storage unit is a square pyramid
with a base side of 5 meters and a height of 9 meters. The corn storage
unit is a rectangular pyramid with a base of 6 meters by 4 meters and a
height of 7 meters. Which unit holds more volume?
A) The rice storage unit
B) The corn storage unit
C) Both have the same volume
D) Cannot be determined with the given information
Answer: A) The rice storage unit
Explanation:
For the rice storage unit (square pyramid):
Base Area=5×5=25 m2
1
Vrice= ×25×9=75m2
3
For the corn storage unit (rectangular pyramid):
Base Area=6×4=24 m2
1
Vcorn= ×24×7=56m3
3
Thus, the rice storage unit has a larger volume.

Illustration:
Two pyramids—one square and one rectangular—are labeled with their
respective base dimensions and heights and are surrounded by corn and rice
fields. The volumes can be marked on each pyramid for clarity.

3. In Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, a pyramid-shaped grain storage facility

is being built. The pyramid is rectangular, with a base area of 30 square
meters and a height of 12 meters. If the pyramid volume determines the
amount of material needed for construction, and each cubic meter of
storage costs ₱500 for materials, how much will the materials cost for
this storage unit?

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A) PHP 30,000
B) PHP 40,000
C) PHP 50,000
D) PHP 60,000
Answer: D) PHP 60,000
Explanation:
First, calculate the volume of the pyramid using the formula:
1
V= ×Base Area ×Height
3
1
V= ×30×12=120m3
3
Now, calculate the total cost:
Cost=120×500=PHP 60,000
So, the material cost is PHP 60,000.

Illustration:
A rectangular pyramid is under construction in a rural area, with the cost per
cubic meter and dimensions shown. The height and base can be visually
marked to help students understand the construction process.

4. The Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur is planning to build a

monument in the shape of a square pyramid to celebrate the province's
anniversary. The pyramid's base will have a side length of 10 meters,
and the volume must be at least 500 cubic meters. What should be the
minimum height of the pyramid to meet the required volume?
A) 10 meters
B) 12 meters
C) 15 meters
D) 17 meters
Answer: C) 15 meters
Explanation:
Use the formula for the volume of a square pyramid:

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1
V= ×Base Area ×Height
3
The base area is:
Base Area=10×10=100 m2
Rearrange the formula to solve for height:
1
500= ×100×Height
3
Multiply both sides by 3:
1500=100×Height
Divide both sides by 100:
Height=15 meters
So, the minimum height should be 15 meters.

Illustration:
This visualizes the planned square pyramid monument, with the base
dimensions and height labeled, set against a backdrop of a town square in
Agusan del Sur.

5. A local Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, artisan is creating rectangular

pyramid-shaped boxes to transport delicate artifacts. Each box has a
base area of 9 square meters and a height of 4 meters. If the box's
volume determines how much weight it can safely carry, and each cubic
meter can carry 25 kilograms, how much total weight can it hold?
a) 100 kg
b) 200 kg
c) 300 kg
d) 400 kg
Answer: C) 300 kg
Explanation:
First, calculate the volume of the pyramid:
1
V= ×Base Area ×Height
3

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1
V= ×9×4=12m3
3
Next, calculate the total weight the box can hold:
Weight=12×25=300 kg
Thus, the box can safely carry 300 kilograms.

Illustration:
A rectangular pyramid box with artifacts inside, labeled with its base area and
height, and a note showing the weight capacity per cubic meter.

ASSESSMENT 2
Competency: Solve problems involving volumes of square or rectangular
pyramids.
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on
the answer sheet provided.
Building Storage Containers
A manufacturing company is creating special storage containers in square
and rectangular pyramids to save material costs and space. The company
needs to calculate the exact volume of these containers to ensure they meet
the required storage capacity.
1. Calculating Volume for a Square Pyramid Container: The first
container has a square base with a side length of 6 meters and a
height of 10 meters. What is the volume of this square pyramid storage
container?
A) 100 m³
B) 120 m³
C) 180 m³
D) 200 m³
Answer: B) 120 m³
Explanation: The volume (V) of a square pyramid is calculated using the
formula:

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V= ×Base Area ×Height
3
First, calculate the base area:
Base Area=6 m×6 m=36 m2
Now, calculate the volume:
1
V= ×36 m2 ×10 m=120m3
3
Thus, the volume of the container is 120 m³.

2. Estimating Volume for a Rectangular Pyramid Container: The

next container has a rectangular base with dimensions of 8 meters by 5
meters and a height of 12 meters. What is the volume of this rectangular
pyramid storage container?
a) 160 m³
b) 240 m³
c) 320 m³
d) 480 m³
Answer: A) 160 m³
Explanation: The volume (V) of a rectangular pyramid is given by:
1
V= ×Base Area ×Height
3
Calculate the base area:
Base Area=8 m×5 m=40 m2
Now, calculate the volume:
1
V= ×40 m2 ×12 m=160m3
3
Thus, the volume of the rectangular pyramid container is 160 m³.

3. Comparing the Volumes of Two Containers: The company plans to

create two containers:
 Container A is a square pyramid with a base side of 5 meters and a
height of 8 meters.

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 Container B is a rectangular pyramid with a base of 4 meters by 6
meters and a height of 8 meters.
Which container will hold more storage?
A) Container A will hold more storage.
B) Container B will hold more storage.
C) Both containers hold the same amount of storage.
D) It is impossible to determine without further information.
Answer: A) Container A will hold more storage.
Explanation:
For Container A (square pyramid):
Base Area=5×5=25 m2
1
V= ×25 m2 ×8 m= 66.67 m3
3
For Container B (rectangular pyramid):
Base Area=4×6=24 m2
1
V= ×24 m2 ×8 m=64m3
3
Thus, Container A will hold more storage at 66.67m 3 than Container B at
64m3.

4. Volume of a Square Pyramid Roof: The company is designing a roof

for one of 10 meters and a height of 6 meters. What is the volume of air
space beneath this pyramid roof?
A) 100 m³
B) 150 m³
C) 200 m³
D) 300 m³
Answer: C) 200 m³
Explanation: The volume of a square pyramid is:
1
V= ×Base Area ×Height
3
First, calculate the base area:

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Base Area=10 m×10 m=100 m2
Now, calculate the volume:
1
V= ×100 m2 ×6 m=200m3
3
Thus, the volume of air space under the roof is 200 m³.

5. Material Needed to Fill the Pyramid: The company wants to fill a

rectangular pyramid-shaped hole for a foundation. The pyramid's base is
12 meters by 8 meters, and the depth (height) is 6 meters. How much
material (in cubic meters) is needed to fill the hole?
A) 121 m³
B) 144 m³
C) 156 m³
D) 192 m³
Answer: D) 192 m³
Explanation:
The volume of a rectangular pyramid is given by:
1
V= ×Base Area ×Height
3
Calculate the base area:
Base Area=12 m×8 m=96 m2
Now calculate the volume:
1
V= ×96 m2 ×6 m =192m3
3
Thus, 192 cubic meters of material are needed to fill the hole.

ASSESSMENT 3
Competencies: Solve problems involving volumes of square or rectangular
pyramids.
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on
the answer sheet provided.
Designing Storage and Display Spaces

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A furniture design company specializes in creating unique pyramid-
shaped storage units for modern homes. The storage units can be square or
rectangular, and the company is focused on maximizing storage space while
minimizing material use. They also need to estimate the cost of materials
based on the volume of the storage units.

1. Volume Calculation for a Rectangular Pyramid: The company is

designing a rectangular pyramid storage unit with a base of 8 meters by
5 meters and a height of 6 meters. What is the volume of the storage
unit?
A) 60 m³
B) 80 m³
C) 100 m³
D) 160 m³
Answer: B) 80 m³
Explanation:
The volume (V) of a rectangular pyramid is calculated by:
1
V= ×Base Area ×Height
3
First, calculate the base area:
Base Area=8 m×5 m=40 m2
Now, calculate the volume:
1
V= ×40 m2 ×6 m =80m3
3
So, the volume of the storage unit is 80 m³.

2. Maximizing Storage Space: The design team is deciding between two

storage units:
 Unit A: A square pyramid with a base side of 6 meters and a height of 5
meters.
 Unit B: A rectangular pyramid with a base of 5 meters by 7 meters and
the same height of 5 meters.

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Which storage unit will provide more volume?
A) Unit A will have more volume.
B) Unit B will have more volume.
C) Both units will have the same volume.
D) It cannot be determined without more information.
Answer: A) Unit A will have more volume.
Explanation:
First, calculate the volume of Unit A:
Base Area of Unit A=6×6=36 m2
1
Volume A= ×36 m2 ×5 m=60m3
3
Now, calculate the volume of Unit B:
Base Area of Unit B=5×7=35 m2
1
Volume of B= ×35 m2 ×5 m=58.33m3
3
Unit B provides slightly less storage space than Unit A.

3. Estimating Material Usage Based on Volume: The company uses a

material that costs PHP 30 per cubic meter to construct these pyramid-
shaped units. How much will it cost to build a rectangular pyramid
storage unit with a base of 10 meters by 6 meters and a height of 8
meters?
A) PHP 2400
B) PHP 3200
C) PHP 3600
D) PHP 4800
Answer: D) PHP 4800
Explanation:
First, calculate the volume of the rectangular pyramid:
Base Area=10×6=60 m2
1
V= ×60 m2 ×8 m=160m3
3

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Now, calculate the cost:
Cost=160 m3 ×PHP 30 =PHP 4800
So, the cost to build the unit would be PHP 4800.

4. Designing an Optimal Pyramid for Storage Efficiency: The

company wants to create a new storage container that maximizes
volume but uses the least amount of material for the base. The height is
fixed at 10 meters. Which base dimensions would provide the most
storage space, and why?
A) A square pyramid with a base side of 6 meters.
B) A square pyramid with a base side of 7 meters.
C) A rectangular pyramid with base dimensions of 8 meters by 5 meters.
D) A rectangular pyramid with base dimensions of 10 meters by 4
meters.
Answer: B) A square pyramid with a base side of 7 meters.
Explanation:
To solve this, calculate the volume for each option using the formula
1
V= ×Base Area ×Height and compare:
3
For option a (square pyramid, side = 6 m):
Base Area=6×6=36 m2
1
V= ×36 m2 ×10 m =120 m3
3
For option b (rectangular pyramid, 8 m by 5 m):
Base Area=8×5=40 m2
1
V= ×40 m2 ×10 m=133.33 m3
3
For option c (rectangular pyramid, 10 m by 4 m):
Base Area=10×4=40 m2
1
V= ×40 m2 ×10 m=133.33 m3
3
For option d (square pyramid, side = 7 m):
Base Area=7×7=49 m2

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V= ×49 m2 ×10 m=163.33 m3
3
Thus, the square pyramid with a base side of 7 meters provides the most
volume, making it the optimal choice for storage efficiency.

5. Customizing a Pyramid for a Client’s Needs: A client requests a

customized pyramid-shaped display case for a museum. The display
case must hold a volume of 300 cubic meters but must not exceed a
base area of 50 square meters to fit within the available floor space.
You are tasked with designing the display. What should the maximum
height of the pyramid be to meet the volume requirement?
A) 12 meters
B) 15 meters
C) 18 meters
D) 21 meters
Answer: C) 18 meters
Explanation:
1
To solve this, we rearrange the volume formula V= ×Base Area× Height to
3
solve for height:
3V
Height=
Base Area
Substitute the given volume and base area:
3(300)
Height= = 18 m
50
Therefore, the pyramid's height should be 18 meters to meet the required
volume while staying within the base area limit.

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