Question

Find the lateral area of the cone in terms of π.

Answer 1

Answer:

$15\pi\ cm^{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The lateral area of the cone is equal to

$LA=\pi rl$

where

r is the radius of the base

l is the slant height

we have

$r=3\ cm$

Applying the Pythagoras Theorem find the slant height

$l^{2}=3^{2} +4^{2}\\ \\l^{2}=25\\ \\l=5\ cm$

substitute in the formula

$LA=\pi (3)(5)=15\pi\ cm^{2}$