Question

Seth finds the slant height of a square pyramid with a base length of 6cm and a height of 7 CM to be approximately 9.2 cm. what mistake did Seth make in finding the slant height of the square pyramid
please help asap

Answer 1

Answer:

He used formula C).

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct formula for the slant height is given by

x^2 = 3^2 + 7^2

x =  7.62 cm.

To get 9.2 he must have used

x^2 = 6^2 + 7^2 = 85

as  √85 = about 9.2.