In this section, we delve into the concept of calculating the surface area of combinations of simple solids like cylinders, cones, and hemispheres. The approach to solving these problems involves breaking the complex solid into its individual components and calculating the relevant areas separately. For instance, when analyzing a container shaped like a cylinder with two hemispheres on either end, we can find the total surface area (TSA) by adding the curved surface area (CSA) of the cylinder and the CSAs of each hemisphere. The section includes practical examples, such as a toy top shaped like a cone and hemisphere, and provides a step-by-step solution to illustrate the application of these calculations. Additionally, we emphasize that the total surface area is not simply the sum of the individual surface areas due to overlapping sections where solids are combined.