A solid right cone has a base radius of 5 cm and a vertical height of 12 cm. Find its curved surface area in terms of .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: Calculate slant height : . Step 2. Curved surface area formula: . Step 3. Substitute: . **Answer: . Why not the others:** uses vertical height instead of slant height .

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