The document discusses the relationship between the volumes of rectangular prisms and pyramids. It states that the volume of a pyramid is equal to 1/3 the volume of a rectangular prism with the same base area and height. The volume of a rectangular prism is calculated by multiplying the base area by the height, while the volume of a pyramid uses 1/3 of the base area times the height. Several examples are provided to demonstrate calculating the volumes of prisms and pyramids.