Find the area $ A $ of a pyramid if side $a = 16$ and slant height $s = 12$.

$A = 640$

STEP 1: find base area $ B $

To find base area $ B $ use formula:

$$ B = a^2 $$

After substituting $ a = 16 $ we have:

$$ B = 16^2 $$ $$ B = 256 $$

STEP 2: find lateral surface $ L $

To find lateral surface $ L $ use formula:

$$ L = 2 \cdot a \cdot s $$

After substituting $ a = 16 $ and $ s = 12 $ we have:

$$ L = 32 \cdot 12 $$$$ L = 384 $$

STEP 3: find total surface $ A $

To find total surface $ A $ use formula:

$$ A = B + L $$

After substituting $ B = 256 $ and $ L = 384 $ we have:

$$ A = 256 + 384 $$ $$ A = 256 + 384 $$ $$ A = 640 $$

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