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The length of a cuboid is three times its height, and the breadth is twice the height. If the height is (x2+2) cm, find the lateral surface area of the cuboid at x = 2.

Options

A

360 cm2

B

420 cm2

C

300 cm2

D

240 cm2

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Correct Answer :

Option A

360 cm2

Solution :

The correct option is 360 cm2.

Let the height of the cuboid be represented by h, the length by l, and the breadth by b.
According to the problem description:
The height is given by:
h=x2+2
The length l is three times the height:
l=3h
The breadth b is twice the height:
b=2h

We are asked to find the lateral surface area of the cuboid at x=2.
First, let us calculate the value of the height h at x=2:
h=(2)2+2
h=4+2=6 cm

Now, we can find the dimensions of the cuboid at x=2 using the calculated height h=6 cm:
Length, l=3×6=18 cm
Breadth, b=2×6=12 cm
Height, h=6 cm

The formula for the lateral surface area (LSA) of a cuboid is:
LSA=2h(l+b)

Substituting the values of l, b, and h into the formula:
LSA=2×6×(18+12)
LSA=12×30
LSA=360 cm2

Therefore, the lateral surface area of the cuboid at x=2 is indeed 360 cm2.

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