SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 62

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

A prism with a parallelogram base has base area 80 cm2 and height 12 cm. If its lateral surface area is 384 cm2, what is the perimeter of the base?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 32 cm.

Lateral surface area of a prism = Perimeter of base × height

384 = Perimeter × 12

Perimeter = 38412384\over12 = 32 cm