
Concept explainers
To explain:
A pyramid that has a total surface area of

Answer to Problem 39HP
A square pyramid with a base edge of
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A pyramid that has a total surface area of
The surface area of the pyramid is given as:
By using hit and trail method assume a square pyramid with a base edge of
Hence, a square pyramid with a base edge of
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