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HELP PLEASE!

Pyramid ABCDE is a square pyramid.

What is the lateral area of pyramid ABCDE?

49√3mm²
98√3 mm²
196√3mm²
392√3mm²

HELP PLEASE! Pyramid ABCDE is a square pyramid. What is the lateral area of pyramid-example-1

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To solve this problem you must apply the proccedure shown below:

1. You must apply the formula for calculate the lateral area of a regular pyramid, which is:

LA=pl/2

Where "LA" is the lateral area of the square pyramid, "p" is the perimeter of the base of the square pymirad and "l" is the slant height.

2. You need to find the slant height, as below:

Tanα=opposite/adjacent

α=60°
opposite=l
adjacent=14 mm/2=7

Tan(60°)=l/6
l=7√3

3. By applying the formula, you have:

LA=(14 mmx4)(7√3)/2
LA=196√3

The answer is third option: 196√3.
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