FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

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Which formula would you use to find the total area of a pyramid?

1/2PI + B
(3.14)r^2
2(3.14)(rh)
4/3 (3.14)(r^3)

The correct answer is: 1/2PI + B

To find the total area of a pyramid, one must first recognize the context of the question, particularly whether it pertains to surface area or volume. The correct formula for calculating the total surface area of a pyramid cannot be provided by any of the given options; however, they do represent formulas that are commonly used in geometry related to circular shapes, such as the formulas for calculating the area and volume of a circle and a sphere. The form of the surface area calculation for regular pyramids typically includes the area of the base plus the lateral surface area, which varies depending on the number of sides of the base. For a square pyramid, for example, the total surface area would be the area of the square base (side squared) plus the area of the triangular sides. Given that none of the options correctly represent the formula for total area of a pyramid, it's important to assess that area calculations often involve additional elements compared to the formulas listed. When considering the options, the context implies common formulas related to circles, indicating a mix-up. Therefore, understanding the derivation of these formulas and how they differ from those of a pyramid is essential.