To calculate the surface area of a cone, we can use the formula where r is the radius of the base and l is the slant height of the cone.
S.A.=Ď€ rl+Ď€ r^2
From the diagram, we know that the diameter of the cone's base is 12cm. By dividing it by 2, we get the radius of the base.
r=12/2=6cm
We are told that the slant height of the cone equals 18cm. By substituting r=6 and l=18 into the formula, we can calculate the surface area of the cone.