Question
Find the lateral surface area of a pyramid with a
rectangular base measuring 12 meters by 8 meters and a slant height of 18 meters.Solution
Area of pyramid = (1/2) X P X L, where 'P' is the perimeter of base and 'L' is the slant height
Therefore, required area = (1/2) X 2 X (12 + 8) X 18 = 360 m 2
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