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Chapter 12: Q18. (page 484)

Can the area of the base of a regular pyramid be greater than the lateral area? Explain.

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No, the area of the base of a regular pyramid cannot be greater than the lateral area.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given information.

Given statement:

“The area of the base of a regular pyramid can be greater than the lateral area.”

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Step 2. Explanation.

The lateral area of the regular pyramid is the product of number of faces and area if each face of pyramid.

The base area of the regular pyramid is the area of the face along the base. In general, the area of along is the base is less than the lateral area of pyramid.

Therefore, the area of the base of a regular pyramid cannot be greater than the lateral area.

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