Question

Describe how the two figures at the right are alike and how they are different.Which box has larger lateral surface area ?

answer with explaintation ​

Answer 1

Both figures have the same heights.

Lateral surface area of cube =4×side^2

=4×7×7=196 sq cm

lateral surface area of cylinder =

2πrh= 2×22×7×7 = 154sq cm

7 2

So, a cube has a larger surface area.