1. The problem shows a pyramid-like shape with labeled rectangles whose values we want to understand or verify. 2. Let's list the given values in the pyramid from top to bottom: - Top row: 3.5, 0.52, 4.25 - Second row: 8.4, 7.16 - Third row: 3.26 - Bottom row: 22.91 3. A common interpretation is that values in higher rows sum or relate to those below. 4. Check sum of top row: $$3.5 + 0.52 + 4.25 = 8.27$$ 5. Check sum of second row: $$8.4 + 7.16 = 15.56$$ 6. Note that 3rd row is 3.26 and the bottom is 22.91. 7. Check if second and third rows add to bottom row: $$8.4 + 7.16 + 3.26 = 18.82$$, which is less than 22.91. 8. Check sum of upper rows combined: $$8.27 + 15.56 + 3.26 = 27.09$$ which is greater than bottom 22.91. 9. Considering this, the pyramid might represent sums or a structure where layers do not directly sum to the bottom but might indicate parts of a total. 10. Final conclusion: Without explicit instructions, the given numbers likely represent parts of a layered structure, and totals can be found by summing any combination as needed. Therefore, the relevant computation shows sums of layers: - Top layer sum: $8.27$ - Second layer sum: $15.56$ - Top two layers combined: $23.83$ - Adding third layer: $27.09$ - Bottom layer given: $22.91$