document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=463330>Question 463330</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The length of a side of the base of a square pyramid is 6m, the slant height is 27m. Find the surface area of the pyramid.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Appreciate any help in advance, I'm confused. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The pyramid has 4 identical surfaces plus the square base.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "1 surface area=1/2*base*height=1/2*6*27=81<BR>\n" );
document.write( "square base=6*6=36<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Total surface area=4*81+36=360 sq m </SPAN>\n" );
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