Answer:
200π
Explanation:
Surface area is abbreviated to SA
TOTAL SA of cone = Base area + πrl
Base area = πr² = π x 8² = 64π
Curved SA = πrl = π x 8 x l
to work out l, use pythagoras theorem: √(15)² + (8)² = 17
so, curved SA = π x 8 x 17 = 136π
Total SA of cone = 64π + 136π = 200π