SOLUTION: A square based pyramid has a base of 10 m and a slant of 12 m. What is the surface area of the pyramid?

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Question 1037076: A square based pyramid has a base of 10 m and a slant of 12 m. What is the surface area of the pyramid?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Perimeter = 4(10) = 40 m
Area of base = 10 x 10
= 100 m^2
Total surface Area = 1/2( base x height)
Total surface Area = 1/2(40 x 12)
Total Surface Area = 240 m^2 + 100 m^2
Total Surface Area = 340 m^2
Hope this helps:-)