calculate the lateral surface area (in m^2) of a pyramid with a square base if the top of the pyramid reaches 42 m into the air and the base of the pyramid is 27 wide on each side
First find the slant height of the pyramid
This tutorial will help you.
http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/slant-height-of-a-pyramid--2
Now use the area of a triangle formula and multiply it by 4 to find the lateral surface area of the pyramid.
First find the slant height of the pyramid
This tutorial will help you.
http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/slant-height-of-a-pyramid--2
Now use the area of a triangle formula and multiply it by 4 to find the lateral surface area of the pyramid.