Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Surface area and volume

Surface area and volume — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Explain why these rectangles are similar in the mathematical sense.

(a(ii))[2]

By what factor is the area of the large rectangle greater than the area of the small rectangle?

(b(i))[1]

Write the letter T in the square that becomes the top of the cube.

(b(ii))[1]

On the grid, draw a net of this cube that is different.

(c(i))[3]

Work out the total surface area of this cuboid.

(c(ii))[2]

Work out the cuboid's volume.

(c(iii))[1]

Write down the dimensions of another cuboid with the same volume as this cuboid.

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