Use a formula to find the surface area of the square pyramid.
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The formula to find the surface area of a square pyramid is:
Surface Area = (base area) + 1/2 * (perimeter of base) * (slant height)
Given that the base of the square pyramid is 3 ft by 3 ft, the base area is 3 * 3 = 9 sq ft
The perimeter of the base is 4 * 3 = 12 ft
The slant height, which is the height along the slanted face of the pyramid, is given as 3 ft
Now, plug these values into the formula:
Surface Area = 9 + 1/2 * 12 * 3
Surface Area = 9 + 1/2 * 36
Surface Area = 9 + 18
Surface Area = 27 sq ft
Therefore, the surface area of the square pyramid is 27 sq ft.