Bella says the lateral area of a square pyramid is 1,224 inches squared. Do you agree or disagree with Bella? Use numbers and words to support your answer. If you disagree with Ella, find the correct answer. The height is 25in and the bases are 18in. (2 bases)

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Answer:

[tex]900\ \text{in}^2[/tex] Disagree

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]b[/tex] = Length of side of base = 18 in

[tex]h[/tex] = Height of each triangle = 25 in

Lateral area of the pyramid is

[tex]A=\dfrac{4hb}{2}=2hb[/tex]

[tex]\Rightarrow A=2\times 25\times 18[/tex]

[tex]\Rightarrow A=900\ \text{in}^2[/tex]

The actual lateral area of the pyramid is [tex]900\ \text{in}^2[/tex] so, I disagree with Bella.