To find: The lateral area of the pyramid
Answer to Problem 14CE
The lateral area of the pyramid
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Each edge of the pyramid
Calculation:
The lateral area of the pyramid is the product of number of faces and the area of the each face.
The area of each face is equal to the area of the base.
The base of the pyramid is equilateral
The formula for the area of the equilateral triangle is,
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the lateral area of the pyramid
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