Step-by-step explanation:
Since the paper basked has a shape of a cone we need to use the correct formula for the surface area of a cone. This is shown above in the photo.
Where r is the measurement of the radius
and s is the measurement of the slant height. Applying the provided data from the problem we have above. View the second picture.
The surface area of the basket is 105/4 pi square inches or 82.47 square inches.
