Question

question 8 of 10
how many faces does a pyramid with a square base have?
a. seven
b. eight
c. six
d. five

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the structure of a square - based pyramid

A square - based pyramid has a square base.

Step2: Count the lateral faces

It has 4 triangular lateral faces.

Step3: Calculate the total number of faces

The total number of faces is the sum of the base and the lateral faces. Using the formula \(F=\text{Base}+\text{Lateral faces}\), with the base \(= 1\) (square base) and lateral faces \(= 4\) (triangular lateral faces), we get \(F = 1+4=5\).

Answer:

D. Five