The scale factor between the dimensions of two similar pyramids is 3. The surface area of the larger, square pyramid is 1152 cm squared. What is the surface area of the smaller of the two pyramids?

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Jfdimark asked Jul 3, 2023

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The scale factor between the dimensions of two similar pyramids is 3.

The surface area of the larger, square pyramid is 1152 cm squared.

What is the surface area of the smaller of the two pyramids?

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Answer:

128 cm²

Explanation:

given the scale factor of sides = 3 , then

ratio of surface area = 3² = 9

then the surface area of the smaller pyramid is

1152 cm² ÷ 9 = 128 cm²

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