Question

Which of the following best describes the total area of the exterior surface of a solid figure?

A.Slant height
B.Lateral area
C.Base area
D.Surface area

Answer 1

The answer is D, Surface area

Answer 2

Answer: D.Surface area

Explanation:

• Slant height is the distance along the lateral surface of a sold figure.
• Base area is the area of the base of the solid figure.
• Lateral surface area is the area of faces of a solid which does not include the area of the base or bases.
• The total area of the exterior surface which is know as surface area of a solid figure is the sum of the lateral surface area and the base area of that figure.

i.e.
`\text{Surface Area=Lateral Area + Base Area}`

Therefore, term which best describes the total area of the exterior surface of a solid figure is "Surface area" .