If the volume of a regular tetrahedron is 18√2 cm3, then find the lateral surface area of the tetrahedron.

  1. 36√3 cm2
  2. 18√3 cm2
  3. 27√3 cm2
  4. 24√3 cm2

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Option 3 : 27√3 cm2
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Given:

The volume of a regular tetrahedron is 18√2 cm3

Calculation:

Let the edge length of regular tetrahedron be a cm

Now, according to question

√2/12 × a3 = 18√2

⇒ a3 = 216

So, a = 6 cm

So, lateral surface area = 3 × area of one lateral face

⇒ 3 × √3/4 × 62

∴ 27√3 cm2
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