Mensurationeasy · Past Paper
What is the slant height of a cone if its radius is 8 cm and vertical height is 6 cm?
A14 cm
B100 cm
C10 cm
D2 cm
✓ Correct Answer: C — 10 cm
Slant height l = √(r² + h²) = √(8² + 6²) = √(64 + 36) = √100 = 10 cm.
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