Solving Mathematical and Real-World Problems Involving Surface Area of Prisms

Jacob uses an empty can for a project. It has a diameter of 4in. and height of 8 in. He peels off the label of the can and finds the area of the label. What is the approximate area of the can label? Use 3.14 for pi.

• 56.52 in²

• 100.48 in²

• 70.65 in²

• 169.56 in²

Find the lateral surface area of the cylinder. This is similar to the label on the soup can problem.

• 471.24 square centimeters

• 157.08 square centimeters

• 314.16 square centimeters

• 296.72 square centimeters

• 175.84 mm²

• 709.89 mm²

• 75.36 mm²

• 100.48 mm²

What is the LATERAL SURFACE AREA of the cylinder?

• 329.7

• 505.54

• 252.77

• 80.5

Match the following. S.A = Ph + 2B

B = 180

• 60

• Surface Area

• 1,260

• Perimeter of the base

• 15

• Height of the solid

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

Find the surface area of the cylinder.  

• SA = 250π in²

• SA = 250 in²

• SA = 150π in²

• SA = 150 in²

What is the difference between lateral and total surface area?

• Total surface area involves the bases

• Lateral surface area involves the bases

• There is no difference 

What is the total surface area of the cylinder?

Suppose an aluminum can is 6 inches tall with a radius of 3 inches. Which measurement best describes the amount of aluminum it takes to make the can?

• 113 in²

• 28 in²

• 57 in²

• 170 in²

Find the surface area  of the cylinder.

• 4396 cm

• 3768 cm²

• 1512 cm

• 2512 cm²