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What is the difference between Surface Area and Lateral Surface Area?

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The total surface area of a solid is the sum of the areas of all of the faces or surfaces that enclose the solid. The faces include the tops and bottoms (bases) and the remaining surfaces. The lateral surface area of a solid is the surface area of the solid without the bases.

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