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The base of a prism is a quadrilateral of sides 5 cm, 7 cm, 2 cm and 10 cm respectively. If the height of the prism is 50 cm, then find the lateral surface area of the prism.


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1100 cm2
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1200 cm2
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1300 cm2
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1400 cm2
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Solution

The correct option is B 1200 cm2

Lateral surface area of a prism = Perimeter of the base × height

Now, perimeter of the base
=(5+7+2+10) cm=24 cm

So, lateral surface area =24×50
=1200 cm2


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