Glencoe Math: Course 3, Volume 2
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5. Surface Area of Cones
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Exercise 5 Page 634

Use the formula for the surface area of a cone.

1276.3 in.^2

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The given solid is a cone.

To calculate the surface area of a cone, we can use the known formula where r is the radius of the base and l is the slant height of the cone. S=π rl+π r^2 Looking at the diagram, we know that the diameter of the cone's base is 25 inches. By dividing by 2, we get the radius of the base. r=25/2 ⇒ r = 12.5in. We are told that the slant height of the cone equals 20 inches. By substituting r with 12.5 and l with 20 into the formula, we can calculate S.

S=Ï€ rl+Ï€ r^2
S=Ï€( 12.5)( 20)+Ï€( 12.5)^2
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Evaluate right-hand side
S=Ï€(12.5)( 20)+Ï€(156.25)
S=250Ï€+156.25Ï€
S=406.25Ï€
S=1276.272015...
S≈ 1276.3

The surface area of the cone is approximately 1276.3 square inches.