document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1198365>Question 1198365</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> V-QRST is a rectangular pyramid with edge VS, base QRST. QR = 3/8 m, RS = 5/8 m, and VS = 2/3 m. How many square centimeters are there on its lateral surface? Round off the answer to the nearest integer.  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Lots of tedious calculations, with numbers that are not \"nice\" -- I'll leave them to you.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Let P be the center of the rectangular base.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Let X be the midpoint of RS and Y be the midpoint of ST.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The lateral surface of the pyramid consists of triangles RSV and QTV which are congruent, and triangles QRV and STV which are congruent.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1) Use SX and SY to find SP<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(2) Use SP and VS to find the height of the pyramid, VP<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(3) Use PV and PX to find VX, the altitude of triangle RSV<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(4) Use PV and PY to find VY, the altitude of triangle STV<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "That gives you all the numbers you need to find the lateral surface area.<br><BR>\n" );
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