Which of the following best describes the total area of the exterior surface of a solid figure?
a. slant height
b. lateral area
c. base area
d. surface area

D.Surface area

Step-by-step explanation:

Slant height is the distance along the lateral surface of a sold figure. Base area is the area of the base of the solid figure.Lateral surface area is the area of faces of a solid which does not include the area of the base or bases. The total area of the exterior surface which is know as surface area of a solid figure is the sum of the lateral surface area and the base area of that figure.

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Therefore, term which best describes the total area of the exterior surface of a solid figure is "Surface area" .