Question

A regular square pyramid has a slant height of 5 in and a base area of 49 in2. Find the surface area of the pyramid. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 171.5 square inches 70 square inches 119 square inches 245 square inches

Answer 1

C: 119 square inches

Explanation:

We are given;

Slant height; L = 5 in

Base area; B = 49 in²

Since it's a square pyramid, the base portion has a square shape.

Thus, area of base = x²

Where x is a side of the square.

Thus;

x² = 49

x = √49

x = 7

Perimeter of base = 7 × 4 = 28 in

Area of pyramid = ½PL + B

Plugging in the relevant values;

Area of pyramid = (½ × 28 × 5) + 49

Area of pyramid = 119 in²