What is the surface area of the square pyramid shown if the base has a side length of 8 inches and l 15 inches?

Answer 1

To calculate the surface area of a square pyramid, you need to find the area of the base (which is a square) and the area of the four triangular faces. The formula for the surface area of a square pyramid is SA = s^2 + 2sl, where s is the side length of the base and l is the slant height. In this case, with a base side length of 8 inches and a slant height of 15 inches, the surface area would be SA = 8^2 + 2(8)(15) = 64 + 240 = 304 square inches.

Answer 2

The question asks about the "pyramid shown". In those circumstances would it be too much to expect that you make sure that there is something that is shown?