Question

how many faces does a pyramid with a square base have?
a. eight
b. six
c. seven
d. five

Explanation:

Step1: Identify base and lateral faces

A square - based pyramid has 1 square base and 4 triangular lateral faces.

Step2: Calculate total number of faces

Total faces = 1 (base) + 4 (lateral faces) = 5.

Answer:

D. Five