Find the lateral area for the pyramid with the equilateral base. 144 sq. units 180 sq. units 288 sq. units

We are asked to solve for the lateral area of a pyramid. Given that the figure is a regular hexagon and it is equilateral.

We have base edge = 4 units and sheighteigth = 6 units.

Solving for the lateral area is shown below:

Lateral area = 6 * 1/2*4*6

Lateral area = 72 unit²

The answer is the letter "C".