Here are the solutions for the geometry problems:
: Surface area of pyramids
- Calculate the surface area of the pyramids below.
a) Pyramid with a rectangular base:
Step 1: Identify the dimensions.
Base length L=16 cm, base width W=12 cm.
Slant height for the faces with base W=12 cm is s1=20 cm.
Step 2: Calculate the perpendicular height (h) of the pyramid.
Consider the right triangle formed by the pyramid's height, half of the base length, and the slant height s1.
Half of the base length is $\frac{16}{2} =