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If the slant height of a right cone is 5 inches, and the radius of its base is 3 inches, what is the lateral area of the cone?

π square inches

The answer is 15

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Answer:

the answer in this case is 15

Explanation:

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Answer:

Explanation:

LA = πrl

r = 3 inches

Slant height l = 5 inches

LA = π * 3 * 5

= 15π square inches

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