A PYRAMID IS CUT BY A PLANE PARALLEL TO ITS BASE AT A DISTANCE FRO...

23. A pyramid is cut by a plane parallel to its base at a distance from the base equal to two-thirds the

length of the altitude. The area of the base is 18. Find the area of the section determined by the

pyramid and the cutting plane.

(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 3

(D) 6

(E) 9