Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The surface area of a square pyramid = 1/2 * slant height * base perimeter + area of base
The slant height is 5 cm
The base perimeter is 4 * 5 cm = 20 cm
The area of the base is 5 cm * 5 cm = 25 cm**2
Plugging into the formula the area =
1/2 * 5 cm * 20 cm + 25 cm**2 =
5 cm * 10 cm + 25 cm**2 =
50 cm**2 + 25 cm**2 = 75 cm**2
