Question

A slice is made perpendicular to the base of a right rectangular pyramid through the vertex as shown below. What is the shape of the cross section? What is the area of the cross section? Explain with complete sentences and proper grammar.

Answer 1

Shape: Triangle

Area: 27.5 cm

Explanation:

Area formula for a triangle: b(base) x h(height) / 2

so, 5(11)/2 = 55/2= 27.5