Question

A city park has an architectural pillar in the shape of a triangular pyramid. The shape of the base of the pillar is an equilateral triangle. The dimensions of the shape of the pillar are as shown below.

The park plans to repaint the lateral area of the pillar. The area of the pillar that will be repainted is _______________ ft2.

Answer 1

@ganeshie8

Answer 2

Lateral area means area of sides oly. without the base

Answer 3

Lateral Area of pyramid = \(P*l/2\)

\(P\) : Perimeter of base
\(l\) : Slant height of pyramid

Answer 4

So, 8 * 14/2 ?

Answer 5

how did u get 8 for perimeter ?

Answer 6

2*2*2 ?

Answer 7

perimeter of base = length around the base
= 2 + 2 + 2
= 6

Answer 8

you need to add all sides for perimeter

Answer 9

oops, I multiplied lol. So, 6 * 14/2 = 42 ??

Answer 10

Yes !

Answer 11

Thank You!

Answer 12

np :)