Question

Shown below are three perspective views of a solid object. How many surfaces does the object have? Assume hidden surfaces to be flat.

 

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 30

The problem requires determining the total number of surfaces in the given solid object, as illustrated by the three perspective views. The hidden surfaces are assumed to be flat. 

Step 1: Understanding the perspective views The three views of the object provide information about the visible and hidden surfaces: The front view shows the outline and distribution of visible surfaces from one side. The top view provides the layout of the visible surfaces from above. The side view gives additional details about surfaces not visible in the front view. 

Step 2: Identifying surfaces To count the total number of surfaces, we consider both the visible and hidden parts of the solid: 
Visible surfaces: The visible surfaces are directly observed in the given views. 
Hidden surfaces: These are inferred from the geometry of the object and are assumed to be flat. 

Step 3: Counting the surfaces Based on the analysis of the given views: The solid object is composed of a combination of rectangular and flat polygonal surfaces. Careful examination and inference from the given views reveal that the total number of distinct surfaces, including both visible and hidden ones, is: 30

Conclusion The total number of surfaces in the solid object is: \[ \boxed{30}. \]