The base of a pyramid is a square. The perimeter of the base is 20ft, and the surface area of the pyramid is 65ft^2. Find the slant height of the pyramid.

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The base of a pyramid is a square.  The perimeter of the base is 20ft, and the surface area of the pyramid is 65ft^2.  Find the slant height of the pyramid.

Reiny · Answer

base is a 5 by 5 square is the base included in the surface area ?

Piggy · Answer

can I use tha formula is SA = b + 1/2pl?

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