Question

Determine the surface area of the pyramid

Answer 1

64 in^2.

Explanation:

The surface consists of 4 congruent triangles and a square base.

Area of 1 triangle = 1/2 * 4*6 = 12.

Area of the base = 4*4 = 16.

So the required surface area

= 4*12 + 16

= 64 in^2.