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A solid cylinder of radius 3cm has a total surface area of 36\(\pi\)cm2. Find its height

A solid cylinder of radius 3cm has a total surface area of 36\(\pi\)cm2. Find its height
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  • A 2cm
  • B 3cm
  • C 4cm
  • D 5cm
  • E 6cm
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Area 2\(\pi\)r2 + 2 \(\pi\)r(r + h)
= 2\(\pi\)r(r + h)
36\(\pi\) = 6\(\pi\)(r + h)
36\(\pi\) = 6\(\pi\)(3 + h)
36\(\pi\) = 18\(\pi\) + 6\(\pi\)h
36\(\pi\) - 18\(\pi\) = 6\(\pi\)h
Divide both side by 6\(\pi\)
h = 3cm

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