Roofing The roof of a building is in the shape of a pyramid having a square base 84 ft on each side. If the slant height of the roof is 60 ft, what would be the cost of the roofing material needed, at $0.95 per sq ft?

Roofing The roof of a building is in the shape of a pyramid having a square base 84 ft on each side. If the slant height of the roof is 60 ft, what would be the cost of the roofing material needed, at $0.95 per sq ft?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.2: Pyramids, Area, And Volume

Problem 34E

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Roofing The roof of a building is in the shape of a
pyramid having a square base 84 ft on each side.
If the slant height of the roof is 60 ft, what
would be the cost of the roofing material
needed, at $0.95 per sq ft?

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