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2. Calculate the surface area and volume of a square pyramid

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2. Calculate the surface area and volume of a square pyramid 10cm 12cm 10cm-example-1
User Newtonrd
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Answer:

  • Surface are = 340 cm²;
  • Volume = 363.33 cm³.

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Full surface area is the sum of areas of 4 triangles and the square base:

  • S = 4*1/2*10*12 + 10²
  • S = 240 + 100
  • S = 340 cm²

Find the height h of the pyramid, using slant height and the side of the base and Pythagorean:

  • h² = 12² - (10/2)²
  • h² = 144 - 25
  • h² = 119
  • h = √119 ≈ 10.9 cm

Find the volume:

  • V = 1/3*a²h
  • V = 1/3*10²*10.9
  • V = 363.33 cm³
User Tony Barsotti
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