A right rectangular pyramid is sliced parallel to the base, as shown. What is the area of the resulting two-dimensional cross-se

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A right rectangular pyramid is sliced parallel to the base, as shown. What is the area of the resulting two-dimensional cross-se

ction? 15 cm² 18 cm² 25 cm² 50 cm² Rectangular pyramid intersected horizontally by a rectangle. The base of the pyramid measures 10 centimeters by 6 centimeters, and the height is 5 centimeters. The part of the rectangle that intersects the pyramid is a gray rectangle. The smaller rectangle measures 5 centimeters by 3 centimeters.

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slega [8] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-26T00:03:27+03:00

slega [8]4 years ago

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<span>Since you know the length and width of the cross-section, find its area. It is a rectangle. 5*3=15cm^2</span>

Thepotemich [5.8K] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-26T02:18:36+03:00

Thepotemich [5.8K]4 years ago

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Answer:

15 cm²

Step-by-step explanation:

The dimensions of the cross-section are 5 cm by 3 cm. Since it is a rectangle, find the area by multiplying the length and width:

A = 5(3) = 15 cm²