The base of a rectangular pyramid has dimensions 6 by 12. The slant heights of the two lateral faces that have 6 as its base (as opposed to 12) have length 8. What is the surface area of the pyramid? Round to the nearest tenth

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The base of a rectangular pyramid has dimensions 6 by 12. The slant heights of the two lateral faces that have 6 as its base (as opposed to 12) have length 8. What is the surface area of the pyramid? Round to the nearest tenth.

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