Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can find the slant height:
s = √(4² + (6/2)²) = √(16 + 9) = √25 = 5
Therefore, the slant height is 5 cm, which is answer choice B to the nearest whole unit.
What is the slant height for the given pyramid to the nearest whole unit?
Pyramid base = 6 cm Height = 4 cm
A. 7 cm
B. 5 cm
C. 9 cm
D. 8 cm
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