Answer:
Area of its base = 12cm²
Step-by-step explanation:
The Area of its base = 1/2 of its surface area - 1/2 of its lateral area
Its surface area = 64, then 1/2 X 64 = 32cm²
Its lateral area = 40, then 1/2 X 40 = 20cm²
So, Area of its base = 32 - 20 = 12cm²
