alleryA square pyramid has how many triangular faces?
A3
B5
C4
D8
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 4
1. A square pyramid has a square base.
2. Each of the 4 base edges joins the apex to form a triangle.
3. So there are 4 triangular faces, and 5 faces in all.
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