Answer:
S = 85cm^2
Step-by-step explanation:
The surface area of a square pyramid is given by the following formula:
[tex]S=2hb+b^2[/tex]
where it has taken into account the sum of the area of a square and four triangles:
[tex]4(\frac{hb}{2})+b*b=2bh+b^2[/tex]
h: slant height = 6cm
b: base = 5cm
By replacing in the formula you obtain:
[tex]S=2(5cm)(6cm)+(5cm)^2=85cm^2[/tex]
hence, the surface area is 85cm^2
