SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CPO - 13 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

A right prism has a square base with an area of 225 cm² and a height of 12 cm. Find the lateral surface area.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Area of ​​the square base = 225 cm²

Height = 12 cm

Side of the square = √(Area)

Lateral Surface Area = Perimeter × Height

Side = √225 = 15

Perimeter = 4 × 15 = 60

LSA = 60 × 12 = 720 cm²