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A solid wooden cylinder of radius 10.5 cm and height 20 cm is sawn into two identical halves by a straight cut running down through its axis. What is the total surface area of one half, in square cm? (Use π = 22/7.)

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  • A1006.5
  • B1080
  • C1426.5
  • D2013

Step-by-Step Solution

One half has three kinds of face. Half the curved surface = π sq cm. Two semicircular ends together make one full circle = π sq cm. The cut also exposes a flat rectangle of by sq cm. Total = 660 + 346.5 + 420 = 1426.5 sq cm. The trap 1006.5 forgets the newly exposed rectangle, which is the whole point of cutting; 1080 forgets the two semicircular ends; 2013 is the untouched cylinder's surface, 2ππ.
Answer: C) 1426.5

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