SOLUTION: Suppose the height of a right cylinder is tripled. Is the surface area tripled? Explain.

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Question 450796: Suppose the height of a right cylinder is tripled. Is the surface area tripled? Explain.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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No. Only the lateral surface area is tripled. The base area remains the same, so the overall surface area cannot be tripled.