SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CGL Tier II - Quant - 18 Nov 2020 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q6

The base of a right prism is a square having a side of 15 cm. If its height is 8 cm, then find the total surface area.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 930 cm2

We know that A prism having square and rectangular bases is known as a cuboid.

It is a cuboid of L = 15, B = 15 and H = 8.

TSA = 2(lb + bh + hl)

= 2(225 + 120 + 120)

= 2(225 + 240)

= 930 cm2