To apply the Pythagorean Theorem, we can use the formula: c^2 = a^2 + b^2, where c is the hypotenuse (the slant height of the pyramid) and a and b are the other two sides of the right triangle.
Since a square pyramid has a square base, we can consider the base as one of the legs of the right triangle, and the height of the pyramid as the other leg.
Let's assume the length of the base of the pyramid is 10 ft. Since it is a square, all sides of the base are equal, so each side would be 10 ft.
By applying the Pythagorean Theorem, we have:
c^2 = 10^2 + h^2
c^2 = 100 + h^2
To determine the height (h) of the pyramid, we need to know the slant height (c). However, the given information does not provide the slant height of the pyramid. Therefore, we cannot determine the height of the pyramid using the Pythagorean theorem with the given information. The correct answer would be "Not enough information provided."
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the height of the square pyramid, h . Round the answer to the nearest tenth.
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Responses
A.47.2 ft.
B.31.2 ft.
C.15.0 ft.
D.32.0 ft.
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