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MediumMCQ
$A$ metal pipe is $77 \,cm$ long. The inner diameter of a cross section is $4 \,cm$ and the outer diameter is $4.4 \,cm$. Find its outer curved surface area. (in $,cm^{2}$)
Question diagram
A
$1064.8$
B
$1504.8$
C
$1456.8$
D
$6264.9$

Solution

(A) Given: Length of the pipe $(h)$ $= 77 \,cm$.
Outer diameter $(D)$ $= 4.4 \,cm$.
Outer radius $(R)$ $= \frac{D}{2} = \frac{4.4}{2} = 2.2 \,cm$.
The outer curved surface area of a cylinder is given by the formula $2 \pi R h$.
Outer curved surface area $= 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 2.2 \times 77 \,cm^{2}$.
$= 2 \times 22 \times 2.2 \times 11 \,cm^{2}$.
$= 44 \times 24.2 \,cm^{2}$.
$= 1064.8 \,cm^{2}$.
2
EasyMCQ
Find the curved surface area of a right circular cone whose slant height is $10\, cm$ and base radius is $7\, cm$. (in $, cm^{2}$)
A
$220$
B
$110$
C
$360$
D
$698$

Solution

(A) The formula for the curved surface area of a right circular cone is given by $CSA = \pi r l$,where $r$ is the base radius and $l$ is the slant height.
Given:
Base radius $r = 7\, cm$
Slant height $l = 10\, cm$
Substituting the values into the formula:
$CSA = \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 10\, cm^{2}$
$CSA = 22 \times 10\, cm^{2}$
$CSA = 220\, cm^{2}$
3
MediumMCQ
The height of a cone is $16 \, cm$ and its base radius is $12 \, cm$. Find the curved surface area and the total surface area of the cone (Use $\pi = 3.14$). (in $, cm^2$)
A
$1350.76$
B
$1205.76$
C
$1285.76$
D
$1247.76$

Solution

(B) Given: height $h = 16 \, cm$ and radius $r = 12 \, cm$.
First,calculate the slant height $l$ using the formula $l = \sqrt{h^2 + r^2}$.
$l = \sqrt{16^2 + 12^2} = \sqrt{256 + 144} = \sqrt{400} = 20 \, cm$.
Curved surface area of the cone $= \pi rl = 3.14 \times 12 \times 20 = 753.6 \, cm^2$.
Total surface area of the cone $= \pi rl + \pi r^2 = \pi r(l + r) = 3.14 \times 12 \times (20 + 12) = 3.14 \times 12 \times 32 = 1205.76 \, cm^2$.
4
MediumMCQ
$A$ corn cob (see figure),shaped somewhat like a cone,has the radius of its broadest end as $2.1\, cm$ and length (height) as $20\, cm$. If each $1\, cm^2$ of the surface of the cob carries an average of four grains,find how many grains you would find on the entire cob.
Question diagram
A
$170$
B
$430$
C
$531$
D
$963$

Solution

(C) Since the grains of corn are found only on the curved surface of the corn cob,we need to calculate the curved surface area of the cone.
Given:
Radius $(r)$ = $2.1\, cm$
Height $(h)$ = $20\, cm$
First,we find the slant height $(l)$:
$l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2} = \sqrt{(2.1)^2 + (20)^2} = \sqrt{4.41 + 400} = \sqrt{404.41} \approx 20.11\, cm$
Curved Surface Area of the cone = $\pi rl$
$= \frac{22}{7} \times 2.1 \times 20.11 = 22 \times 0.3 \times 20.11 = 6.6 \times 20.11 = 132.726\, cm^2$
Given that there are $4$ grains per $1\, cm^2$:
Total number of grains = $132.726 \times 4 = 530.904$
Rounding to the nearest whole number,we get $531$ grains.
5
EasyMCQ
Diameter of the base of a cone is $10.5\, cm$ and its slant height is $10\, cm$. Find its curved surface area. Assume $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$. (in $, cm^2$)
A
$165$
B
$170$
C
$190$
D
$200$

Solution

(A) Given,diameter of the base of the cone $= 10.5\, cm$.
Radius $(r) = \frac{10.5}{2}\, cm = 5.25\, cm$.
Slant height $(l) = 10\, cm$.
The formula for the curved surface area of a cone is $CSA = \pi rl$.
Substituting the values:
$CSA = \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{10.5}{2} \times 10\, cm^2$.
$CSA = \frac{22}{7} \times 5.25 \times 10\, cm^2$.
$CSA = \frac{22}{7} \times 52.5\, cm^2$.
$CSA = 22 \times 7.5\, cm^2 = 165\, cm^2$.
Therefore,the curved surface area of the cone is $165\, cm^2$.
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MediumMCQ
Find the total surface area of a cone,if its slant height is $21 \, m$ and diameter of its base is $24 \, m$. (Take $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$) (in $, m^2$)
A
$5684.57$
B
$1244.57$
C
$1564.57$
D
$4455.57$

Solution

(B) Given:
Diameter of the base $(d) = 24 \, m$
Radius of the base $(r) = \frac{d}{2} = \frac{24}{2} = 12 \, m$
Slant height $(l) = 21 \, m$
The formula for the total surface area of a cone is given by:
Total Surface Area $= \pi r(r + l)$
Substituting the values:
Total Surface Area $= \frac{22}{7} \times 12 \times (12 + 21) \, m^2$
$= \frac{22}{7} \times 12 \times 33 \, m^2$
$= \frac{8712}{7} \, m^2$
$\approx 1244.57 \, m^2$
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7
EasyMCQ
$A$ conical tent is $10 \, m$ high and the radius of its base is $24 \, m$. Find the slant height of the tent. (in $, m$)
A
$89$
B
$55$
C
$31$
D
$26$

Solution

(D) Given:
Height of the tent $(h) = 10 \, m$
Radius of the base $(r) = 24 \, m$
The slant height $(l)$ of a cone is given by the formula:
$l = \sqrt{h^2 + r^2}$
Substituting the given values:
$l = \sqrt{10^2 + 24^2} \, m$
$l = \sqrt{100 + 576} \, m$
$l = \sqrt{676} \, m$
$l = 26 \, m$
Thus,the slant height of the tent is $26 \, m$.
8
MediumMCQ
$A$ conical tent is $10 \, m$ high and the radius of its base is $24 \, m$. Find the cost of the canvas required to make the tent,if the cost of $1 \, m^2$ canvas is $Rs. 70$.
A
$Rs. 137280$
B
$Rs. 555280$
C
$Rs. 138250$
D
$Rs. 131635$

Solution

(A) Given: Height of the cone $(h) = 10 \, m$,Radius of the base $(r) = 24 \, m$.
First,calculate the slant height $(l)$ of the cone using the formula $l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2}$.
$l = \sqrt{24^2 + 10^2} = \sqrt{576 + 100} = \sqrt{676} = 26 \, m$.
The curved surface area of the cone is given by $\pi r l$.
Area of the canvas required $= \frac{22}{7} \times 24 \times 26 \, m^2 = \frac{13728}{7} \, m^2$.
The cost of $1 \, m^2$ canvas is $Rs. 70$.
Total cost of the canvas $= \text{Area} \times \text{Rate} = \frac{13728}{7} \times 70 = 13728 \times 10 = Rs. 137280$.
9
MediumMCQ
What length of tarpaulin $3\, m$ wide will be required to make a conical tent of height $8\, m$ and base radius $6\, m$ (in $, m$)? Assume that the extra length of material that will be required for stitching margins and wastage in cutting is approximately $20\, cm$ (Use $\pi = 3.14$).
A
$96.0$
B
$63.0$
C
$90.0$
D
$100.0$

Solution

(B) Given: Base radius $(r) = 6\, m$,Height $(h) = 8\, m$.
Slant height $(l) = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 8^2} = \sqrt{36 + 64} = \sqrt{100} = 10\, m$.
Curved surface area of the tent $= \pi rl = 3.14 \times 6 \times 10 = 188.4\, m^2$.
Let the length of the tarpaulin be $L$. Since the width is $3\, m$,the area is $L \times 3 = 188.4\, m^2$.
$L = \frac{188.4}{3} = 62.8\, m$.
Extra length for margins and wastage $= 20\, cm = 0.2\, m$.
Total length required $= 62.8\, m + 0.2\, m = 63.0\, m$.
10
MediumMCQ
The slant height and base diameter of a conical tomb are $25 \, m$ and $14 \, m$ respectively. Find the cost of white-washing its curved surface at the rate of $Rs. 210$ per $100 \, m^2$.
A
$Rs. 1155$
B
$Rs. 1055$
C
$Rs. 9555$
D
$Rs. 6655$

Solution

(A) Given: Slant height $(l) = 25 \, m$ and base diameter $(d) = 14 \, m$.
First,calculate the radius $(r)$ of the base:
$r = \frac{d}{2} = \frac{14}{2} = 7 \, m$.
Next,calculate the curved surface area $(CSA)$ of the conical tomb:
$CSA = \pi r l = \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 25 = 22 \times 25 = 550 \, m^2$.
The rate of white-washing is $Rs. 210$ per $100 \, m^2$.
Therefore,the total cost of white-washing is:
$\text{Cost} = \left( \frac{210}{100} \right) \times 550 = 2.1 \times 550 = Rs. 1155$.
11
MediumMCQ
$A$ joker's cap is in the form of a right circular cone of base radius $7\, cm$ and height $24\, cm$. Find the area of the sheet required to make $10$ such caps. (in $, cm^2$)
A
$6600$
B
$5500$
C
$7700$
D
$8800$

Solution

(B) Given: Radius of the base $(r) = 7\, cm$ and height $(h) = 24\, cm$.
First,calculate the slant height $(l)$ of the cone using the formula $l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2}$.
$l = \sqrt{7^2 + 24^2} = \sqrt{49 + 576} = \sqrt{625} = 25\, cm$.
The lateral surface area of one cone is given by $\pi rl$.
Lateral surface area $= \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 25 = 550\, cm^2$.
To find the area of the sheet required for $10$ such caps,multiply the area of one cap by $10$.
Total area $= 10 \times 550 = 5500\, cm^2$.
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DifficultMCQ
$A$ bus stop is barricaded from the remaining part of the road by using $50$ hollow cones made of recycled cardboard. Each cone has a base diameter of $40 \, cm$ and height $1 \, m$. If the outer side of each of the cones is to be painted and the cost of painting is $Rs. 12$ per $m^2$,what will be the cost of painting all these cones? (Use $\pi = 3.14$ and take $\sqrt{1.04} = 1.02$)
A
$Rs. 404.34$
B
$Rs. 810.85$
C
$Rs. 384.34$
D
$Rs. 504.34$

Solution

(C) Given:
Diameter of the base $= 40 \, cm$
Radius $(r) = \frac{40}{2} \, cm = 20 \, cm = 0.2 \, m$
Height $(h) = 1 \, m$
Slant height $(l) = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2} = \sqrt{(0.2)^2 + (1)^2} \, m = \sqrt{0.04 + 1} \, m = \sqrt{1.04} \, m = 1.02 \, m$
Curved surface area of one cone $= \pi r l = 3.14 \times 0.2 \times 1.02 \, m^2$
Curved surface area of $50$ cones $= 50 \times 3.14 \times 0.2 \times 1.02 \, m^2$
$= 50 \times 0.2 \times 3.14 \times 1.02 \, m^2 = 10 \times 3.14 \times 1.02 \, m^2 = 32.028 \, m^2$
Cost of painting $= \text{Total Area} \times \text{Rate} = 32.028 \times 12 = Rs. 384.336$
Rounding to two decimal places,the cost is $Rs. 384.34$.
13
EasyMCQ
The total surface area of a cone whose radius is $\frac{r}{2}$ and slant height is $2l$ is
A
$2 \pi r(l+r)$
B
$\pi r(l+\frac{r}{4})$
C
$\pi r(l+r)$
D
$2 \pi r l$

Solution

(B) The total surface area of a cone is given by the formula: $\text{Total Surface Area} = \text{Area of the base} + \text{Curved surface area}$.
Given,radius $R = \frac{r}{2}$ and slant height $L = 2l$.
$\text{Total Surface Area} = \pi R^2 + \pi RL$
Substituting the values:
$= \pi \left(\frac{r}{2}\right)^2 + \pi \left(\frac{r}{2}\right) \times (2l)$
$= \pi \left(\frac{r^2}{4}\right) + \pi rl$
$= \pi r \left(\frac{r}{4} + l\right)$
$= \pi r \left(l + \frac{r}{4}\right)$.
14
EasyMCQ
How many square metres of canvas is required for a conical tent whose height is $3.5 \, m$ and the radius of the base is $12 \, m$ (in $, m^{2}$)?
A
$471.42$
B
$441.12$
C
$571.22$
D
$615.32$

Solution

(A) The area of canvas required for a conical tent is equal to its curved surface area,which is given by the formula $\pi r l$.
First,we calculate the slant height $(l)$ using the formula $l = \sqrt{r^{2} + h^{2}}$,where $r = 12 \, m$ and $h = 3.5 \, m$.
$l = \sqrt{(12)^{2} + (3.5)^{2}} = \sqrt{144 + 12.25} = \sqrt{156.25} = 12.5 \, m$.
Now,calculate the curved surface area:
Area $= \pi r l = \frac{22}{7} \times 12 \times 12.5$.
Area $= \frac{22 \times 150}{7} \approx 471.428 \, m^{2}$.
Rounding to two decimal places,the area required is $471.42 \, m^{2}$.
15
MediumMCQ
$A$ right triangle with sides $6 \, cm$,$8 \, cm$,and $10 \, cm$ is revolved about the side $8 \, cm$. Find the curved surface area of the solid so formed (in $cm^2$). (in $, cm^2$)
A
$168.47$
B
$180.17$
C
$176.47$
D
$188.57$

Solution

(D) When a right triangle is revolved about one of its sides (containing the right angle),a cone is formed.
Here,the side about which the triangle is revolved becomes the height $(h)$ of the cone,and the other side becomes the radius $(r)$ of the base.
Given:
Height $(h) = 8 \, cm$
Radius $(r) = 6 \, cm$
Slant height $(l) = 10 \, cm$
The curved surface area of a cone is given by the formula: $\text{CSA} = \pi r l$
Substituting the values:
$\text{CSA} = \frac{22}{7} \times 6 \times 10$
$\text{CSA} = \frac{1320}{7} \approx 188.57 \, cm^2$
Thus,the curved surface area of the solid formed is $188.57 \, cm^2$.
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16
Medium
The radius of a cone is $15 \, cm$ and its slant height is $25 \, cm$. Find the curved surface area and the total surface area of the cone. $(\pi = 3.14)$

Solution

(N/A) For a cone:
Radius $(r) = 15 \, cm$ and slant height $(l) = 25 \, cm$.
Curved surface area of a cone:
$= \pi r l$
$= 3.14 \times 15 \times 25 \, cm^2$
$= 1177.5 \, cm^2$
Total surface area of a cone:
$= \pi r(l + r)$
$= 3.14 \times 15 \times (25 + 15) \, cm^2$
$= 3.14 \times 15 \times 40 \, cm^2$
$= 1884 \, cm^2$
17
EasyMCQ
Find the total surface area of a cone with diameter $6\, cm$ and slant height $11\, cm$. (in $cm^2$)
A
$132$
B
$122$
C
$142$
D
$152$

Solution

(A) Given:
Diameter of the cone,$d = 6\, cm$.
Radius of the cone,$r = d / 2 = 6 / 2 = 3\, cm$.
Slant height of the cone,$l = 11\, cm$.
The formula for the total surface area of a cone is $TSA = \pi r(r + l)$.
Substituting the values:
$TSA = \pi \times 3 \times (3 + 11)$
$TSA = \pi \times 3 \times 14$
$TSA = 42\pi\, cm^2$.
Using $\pi \approx 22/7$:
$TSA = 42 \times (22 / 7) = 6 \times 22 = 132\, cm^2$.
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Medium
Find the curved surface area and the total surface area of a cone with radius $3.5 \, cm$ and height $12 \, cm$.

Solution

(N/A) Given: Radius $(r) = 3.5 \, cm$,Height $(h) = 12 \, cm$.
First,find the slant height $(l)$ using the formula $l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2}$.
$l = \sqrt{(3.5)^2 + (12)^2} = \sqrt{12.25 + 144} = \sqrt{156.25} = 12.5 \, cm$.
Curved Surface Area $(CSA) = \pi rl = \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 \times 12.5 = 22 \times 0.5 \times 12.5 = 137.5 \, cm^2$.
Total Surface Area $(TSA) = \pi r(r + l) = \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 \times (3.5 + 12.5) = 22 \times 0.5 \times 16 = 11 \times 16 = 176 \, cm^2$.
19
Medium
In $\triangle ABC$,$\angle B = 90^{\circ}$,$AB = 28 \, cm$,and $BC = 21 \, cm$. If the triangle is revolved about the side $AB$,find the curved surface area of the cone so obtained. Similarly,if the triangle $ABC$ is revolved about the side $BC$,find the curved surface area of the cone so obtained.

Solution

(N/A) $1$. When revolved about $AB$: The height $h = AB = 28 \, cm$ and the radius $r = BC = 21 \, cm$. The slant height $l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2} = \sqrt{21^2 + 28^2} = \sqrt{441 + 784} = \sqrt{1225} = 35 \, cm$. The curved surface area $CSA = \pi r l = \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \times 35 = 22 \times 3 \times 35 = 2310 \, cm^2$.
$2$. When revolved about $BC$: The height $h = BC = 21 \, cm$ and the radius $r = AB = 28 \, cm$. The slant height $l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2} = \sqrt{28^2 + 21^2} = 35 \, cm$. The curved surface area $CSA = \pi r l = \frac{22}{7} \times 28 \times 35 = 22 \times 4 \times 35 = 3080 \, cm^2$.
20
DifficultMCQ
$A$ heap of wheat is in the form of a cone whose diameter is $42 \, m$ and height is $20 \, m$. The heap is to be covered by canvas to protect it from rain. If the price of canvas is $₹ 75$ per $m^2$,find the cost of the canvas required.
A
$₹ 95700$
B
$₹ 143550$
C
$₹ 9570$
D
$₹ 14355$

Solution

(B) Given: Diameter of the cone $d = 42 \, m$,so radius $r = 21 \, m$. Height $h = 20 \, m$.
First,calculate the slant height $l$ of the cone using the formula $l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2}$.
$l = \sqrt{21^2 + 20^2} = \sqrt{441 + 400} = \sqrt{841} = 29 \, m$.
The area of the canvas required is the curved surface area of the cone,given by $CSA = \pi r l$.
$CSA = \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \times 29 = 22 \times 3 \times 29 = 1914 \, m^2$.
The cost of the canvas is $1914 \, m^2 \times ₹ 75/m^2 = ₹ 143550$.
21
Difficult
The radius and slant height of a cone are in the ratio of $2:7$. If its curved surface area is $704 \, cm^2$,find its radius $(r)$,slant height $(l)$,and height $(h)$.

Solution

(N/A) Let the radius $r = 2x$ and the slant height $l = 7x$.
The curved surface area of a cone is given by $CSA = \pi rl$.
Given $CSA = 704 \, cm^2$ and taking $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$:
$704 = \frac{22}{7} \times (2x) \times (7x)$
$704 = 22 \times 2 \times x^2$
$704 = 44x^2$
$x^2 = \frac{704}{44} = 16$
$x = 4$.
Thus,radius $r = 2 \times 4 = 8 \, cm$ and slant height $l = 7 \times 4 = 28 \, cm$.
The height $h$ is given by $h = \sqrt{l^2 - r^2} = \sqrt{28^2 - 8^2} = \sqrt{(28-8)(28+8)} = \sqrt{20 \times 36} = \sqrt{720} = 12\sqrt{5} \, cm$.
22
EasyMCQ
The radius of a cone is $10\, cm$ and the total surface area of a cone is $880\, cm^2$. Find the slant height in $cm$. (Use $\pi = 22/7$)
A
$17$
B
$18$
C
$18.5$
D
$17.5$

Solution

(B) The total surface area of a cone is given by the formula: $TSA = \pi r(r + l)$,where $r$ is the radius and $l$ is the slant height.
Given: $r = 10\, cm$,$TSA = 880\, cm^2$,and $\pi = 22/7$.
Substituting the values into the formula:
$880 = (22/7) \times 10 \times (10 + l)$
$880 \times 7 = 220 \times (10 + l)$
$6160 = 220 \times (10 + l)$
$10 + l = 6160 / 220$
$10 + l = 28$
$l = 28 - 10$
$l = 18\, cm$.
Thus,the slant height of the cone is $18\, cm$.
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MediumMCQ
If the total surface area of a cone is $3696 \, cm^{2}$ and the curved surface area of a cone is $2310 \, cm^{2}$,find the ratio of the radius to the slant height.
A
$2:4$
B
$3:7$
C
$3:5$
D
$4:5$

Solution

(C) The total surface area $(TSA)$ of a cone is given by the formula: $TSA = \pi r(r + l) = \pi rl + \pi r^{2}$.
Given,$TSA = 3696 \, cm^{2}$ and the curved surface area $(CSA)$ is $\pi rl = 2310 \, cm^{2}$.
Substituting the value of $CSA$ into the $TSA$ formula:
$3696 = 2310 + \pi r^{2}$.
$\pi r^{2} = 3696 - 2310 = 1386$.
Using $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$,we get $\frac{22}{7} r^{2} = 1386$.
$r^{2} = \frac{1386 \times 7}{22} = 63 \times 7 = 441$.
$r = \sqrt{441} = 21 \, cm$.
Now,use the $CSA$ formula to find the slant height $(l)$:
$2310 = \pi rl = \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \times l$.
$2310 = 22 \times 3 \times l = 66l$.
$l = \frac{2310}{66} = 35 \, cm$.
The ratio of the radius $(r)$ to the slant height $(l)$ is $r:l = 21:35$.
Dividing both by $7$,we get $3:5$.
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MediumMCQ
The radius and the slant height of a cone are in the ratio $4: 7$. The ratio of its total surface area to its curved surface area is $\ldots \ldots \ldots$
A
$7:4$
B
$11:7$
C
$11:4$
D
$7:11$

Solution

(B) Let the radius $r = 4x$ and the slant height $l = 7x$.
The curved surface area $(CSA)$ of a cone is given by $\pi rl$.
Substituting the values,$CSA = \pi(4x)(7x) = 28\pi x^2$.
The total surface area $(TSA)$ of a cone is given by $\pi r(r + l)$.
Substituting the values,$TSA = \pi(4x)(4x + 7x) = \pi(4x)(11x) = 44\pi x^2$.
The ratio of the total surface area to the curved surface area is $\frac{TSA}{CSA} = \frac{44\pi x^2}{28\pi x^2} = \frac{44}{28} = \frac{11}{7}$.
Thus,the ratio is $11:7$.
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MediumMCQ
The radius of a cone is $5 \, cm$ and slant height is $9 \, cm$. The total surface area of the cone is $\ldots \ldots \ldots \, cm^2$.
A
$70 \pi$
B
$330$
C
$110$
D
$220$

Solution

(D) The total surface area of a cone is given by the formula: $TSA = \pi r(r + l)$,where $r$ is the radius and $l$ is the slant height.
Given: $r = 5 \, cm$ and $l = 9 \, cm$.
Substituting the values into the formula:
$TSA = \pi \times 5 \times (5 + 9)$
$TSA = \pi \times 5 \times 14$
$TSA = 70 \pi \, cm^2$.
Using $\pi \approx \frac{22}{7}$:
$TSA = 70 \times \frac{22}{7} = 10 \times 22 = 220 \, cm^2$.
Therefore,the total surface area is $220 \, cm^2$.
26
EasyMCQ
The total surface area of a cone is equal to:
A
$\pi l r(l + r)$
B
$2 \pi r(l + r)$
C
$\pi r(l + r)$
D
$\pi (l + r)$

Solution

(C) The total surface area of a cone consists of the area of the circular base and the curved surface area of the cone.
$1$. The area of the circular base is $\pi r^2$.
$2$. The curved surface area of the cone is $\pi r l$,where $r$ is the radius and $l$ is the slant height.
$3$. Total Surface Area = $\text{Base Area} + \text{Curved Surface Area} = \pi r^2 + \pi r l$.
$4$. Factoring out $\pi r$,we get $\pi r(r + l)$ or $\pi r(l + r)$.
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EasyMCQ
Curved surface area of a cone $= \dots$
A
$\pi r l$
B
$2 \pi r l$
C
$3 \pi r l$
D
$\pi l$

Solution

(A) The curved surface area of a cone is given by the formula $\pi r l$,where $r$ is the radius of the base and $l$ is the slant height of the cone.
28
EasyMCQ
For any cone,$l^{2} = \ldots \ldots \ldots$
A
$r^{3} + h^{2}$
B
$r^{2} + 2h^{2}$
C
$r^{2} + h^{2}$
D
$2r^{2} + h^{2}$

Solution

(C) In a right circular cone,the slant height $(l)$,the radius of the base $(r)$,and the vertical height $(h)$ form a right-angled triangle.
According to the Pythagorean theorem,the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Therefore,$l^{2} = r^{2} + h^{2}$.
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The radius and slant height of a cone are $10 \, cm$ and $25 \, cm$ respectively. Find the total surface area of a cone. (in $cm^2$)
A
$1200$
B
$3020$
C
$1100$
D
$2001$

Solution

(C) The total surface area of a cone is given by the formula: $TSA = \pi r(r + l)$,where $r$ is the radius and $l$ is the slant height.
Given: $r = 10 \, cm$,$l = 25 \, cm$.
Using $\pi \approx \frac{22}{7}$ is not ideal here,let us check if $\pi \approx 3.14$ is intended or if the result is a multiple of $\pi$.
Calculation: $TSA = \pi \times 10 \times (10 + 25) = \pi \times 10 \times 35 = 350\pi$.
If we take $\pi \approx 3.14$,$TSA = 350 \times 3.14 = 1099 \approx 1100 \, cm^2$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
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Find the curved surface area of a cone with radius $7 \, cm$ and height $24 \, cm$. (in $cm^2$)
A
$440$
B
$550$
C
$640$
D
$120$

Solution

(B) Given: Radius $(r)$ = $7 \, cm$,Height $(h)$ = $24 \, cm$.
First,find the slant height $(l)$ using the formula: $l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2}$.
$l = \sqrt{7^2 + 24^2} = \sqrt{49 + 576} = \sqrt{625} = 25 \, cm$.
The curved surface area $(CSA)$ of a cone is given by the formula: $CSA = \pi rl$.
$CSA = \frac{22}{7} \times 7 \times 25$.
$CSA = 22 \times 25 = 550 \, cm^2$.

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