In the regular pentagonal pyramid, each lateral edge measures 12 in., and each base edge measures 7 in. The apothem of the base measures 4.8 in. Base (a) Find the lateral area (in square inches) of the pyramid. (Round your answer to two decimal places.) in 2 (b) Find the total area (in square inches) of the pyramid. (Round your answer to two decimal places.) in ²

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In the regular pentagonal pyramid, each lateral edge measures 12 in., and each base edge measures 7 in. The apothem of
the base measures 4.8 in.
Base
(a) Find the lateral area (in square inches) of the pyramid. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)
in 2
(b) Find the total area (in square inches) of the pyramid. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)
in ²
Transcribed Image Text:In the regular pentagonal pyramid, each lateral edge measures 12 in., and each base edge measures 7 in. The apothem of the base measures 4.8 in. Base (a) Find the lateral area (in square inches) of the pyramid. (Round your answer to two decimal places.) in 2 (b) Find the total area (in square inches) of the pyramid. (Round your answer to two decimal places.) in ²
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