WAEC Mathematics 1997 Question 17

Question 17

Mensuration of Solids

Calculate the total surface area of a solid cone of slant height 15cm and base radius 8cm in terms of π.

  1. A.64πcm2
  2. B.120πcm2
  3. C.184πcm2
  4. D.200πcm2
  5. E.320πcm2
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Answer: C (184πcm2)

Explanation

Total surface area = πr2 + πrl = π × 8 × (8 + 15) = 184π cm2.