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The radius and the slant height of a cone are each increased by 10%. By what percent does its curved surface area increase?

Class 9Surface Area of a ConeMensuration
  • A11%
  • B21%
  • C20%
  • D10%

Step-by-Step Solution

New CSA = ππ, an increase of 21%. (20% simply adds the two percentages.)
Answer: B) 21%

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