The Great Pyramid of Giza has a square base which measures 230 m on each side. The slant height of the lateral faces of the pyramid is 187 m. If the pyramid were once again covered with a smooth surface, what would be the surface area of the exposed parts of the pyramid? Be sure to show how you arrived at your answer.

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The Great Pyramid of Giza has a square base which measures 230 m on each side. The slant
height of the lateral faces of the pyramid is 187 m. If the pyramid were once again covered with
a smooth surface, what would be the surface area of the exposed parts of the pyramid? Be sure
to show how you arrived at your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:The Great Pyramid of Giza has a square base which measures 230 m on each side. The slant height of the lateral faces of the pyramid is 187 m. If the pyramid were once again covered with a smooth surface, what would be the surface area of the exposed parts of the pyramid? Be sure to show how you arrived at your answer.
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