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Joe wants to make a right square pyramid tent and is considering two sizes. He will either make one with a base that is 10 ft x 10 ft and has a height of 12 ft, or he will make one with a base that is 12 ft x 12 ft and has a height of 8 ft. Which tenth would have the most interior space?

Joe wants to make a right square pyramid tent and is considering two sizes. He will either make one with a base that is 10 ft x 10 ft and has a height of 12 ft, or he will make one with a base that is 12 ft x 12 ft and has a height of 8 ft. Which tenth would have the most interior space?

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Joe wants to make a right square pyramid tent and is considering two sizes. He will either make one with a base that is 10 ft x 10 ft and has a height of 12 ft, or he will make one with a base that is 12 ft x 12 ft and has a height of 8 ft. Which tenth would have the most interior space?
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