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A lampshade is a cylinder open at both ends, radius 10 cm and height 30 cm. A margin of 2.5 cm is added at the top and at the bottom for folding. How much cloth is needed? (Take π = )

Class 8Surface Area of a CylinderMensuration
  • A1100 sq cm
  • B4400 sq cm
  • Cabout 1886 sq cm
  • D2200 sq cm

Step-by-Step Solution

Height of cloth = 30 + 2.5 + 2.5 = 35 cm. Cloth sq cm. Ignoring the margins gives about 1886 sq cm.
Answer: D) 2200 sq cm

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