SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 145

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q145

What is the lateral surface area of a square pyramid with base side 10 cm and slant height 6 cm?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

base side = 10 cm

Slant height = 6 cm

According to the formula:

Lateral surface area = 1/2 × perimeter × slant height

Perimeter = 4 × 10 = 40

Lateral surface area = 1/2 × 40 × 6 = 120 cm²