Which of the following does the lateral surface area of a cylindrical can of paint represent?

The area of the label wrapped around the can.

The combined area of the lid and the bottom base.

The total area of the entire can.

Cylinder A has a radius of 2 m and a height of 9 m. Cylinder B has a radius of 3 m and a height of 6 m. How do their lateral surface areas compare?

The area of A is greater than the area of B.

The area of B is greater than the area of A.

The relationship cannot be determined.