The base of a regular pyramid is an equilateral triangle each of whose sides measure 12 cm. The height of the pyramid is 8 cm. Find the exact and approximate a) lateral area. b) total area. c) volume.

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The base of a regular pyramid is an equilateral triangle
each of whose sides measure 12 cm. The height of the
pyramid is 8 cm. Find the exact and approximate
a) lateral area.
b) total area.
c) volume.
Transcribed Image Text:The base of a regular pyramid is an equilateral triangle each of whose sides measure 12 cm. The height of the pyramid is 8 cm. Find the exact and approximate a) lateral area. b) total area. c) volume.
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