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Riya makes a pen stand: a cuboid 15 cm 10 cm 5 cm with a hemispherical depression cm) scooped from the top. Which expression gives the exposed area to be painted? (cuboid TSA minus top circle plus inner hemisphere curved area) (CSA = curved surface area, TSA = total surface area)

Class 10Surface Area of Combined SolidsMensuration
  • ATSA of cuboid - π*π*
  • BTSA of cuboid + 2*π*
  • CTSA of cuboid - 3*π*
  • DTSA of cuboid + 3*π*

Step-by-Step Solution

Remove the flat circle (π*) of the depression and add the inner curved hemispherical wall (2*π*).
Answer: A) TSA of cuboid - π*π*

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