Answer:
The lateral area of this square pyramid is 100 in^2
Step-by-step explanation:
The lateral area of a polyhedron is the added area of all lateral faces (faces on the side) excluding the bases.
In this case, the lateral sides of the square pyramid are the 4 triangular faces on the sides.
AREA OF ONE TRIANGULAR FACE (given by the formula 1/2 x bh):
1/2 x 10 x 5 = 25
Multiply that by 4 since all 4 triangular faces are similar:
25 x 4 = 100
So the lateral area of the square pyramid is 100 in^2.
Please rate my answer once you know its score! :DD
