Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Surface area and volume

Surface area and volume — practice question

(a)[3]

Determine the smallest number of tins of paint Luc needs in order to paint 7 doors.

(b)[2]

At what price does Jan sell each tin of paint?

(c)[3]

Find the price of each tin of paint in the previous year.

(d)[2]

Calculate the difference in the cost of the tin of paint, in dollars.

(e(i))[1]

Convert 750 ml into $\text{cm}^3$.

(e(ii))[3]

Find the radius of the tin. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.

(e(iii))[2]

How many litres of paint can this tin hold?

(f)[1]

Find the upper bound for the total mass of 10 tins of paint.

(g)[2]

Out of 3000 tins of paint, how many would you expect to be dented?

(h)[3]

How many 750 ml tins of paint can be filled in 1 hour?

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