SOLUTION: How do you find the lateral surface of a regular pyramid?

Algebra ->  Surface-area -> SOLUTION: How do you find the lateral surface of a regular pyramid?      Log On


   

Question 685075: How do you find the lateral surface of a regular pyramid?
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The lateral surface area of a regular pyramid is the sum of the areas of its lateral+faces.
The general formula for the lateral surface area of a regular pyramid is
L_S_A=%281%2F2%29p%2Al
where p represents the perimeter of the base and l the slant height.