Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Surface area and volume

Surface area and volume — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Calculate the external curved surface area of a cylinder whose radius is $8\text{ m}$ and whose height is $19\text{ m}$.

(a(ii))[2]

This surface is painted at a rate of $\$0.85$ for each square metre. Calculate the cost of painting this surface.

(b(i))[2]

Show that $h = 13.5$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the slant height of the cone.

(b(iii))[1]

Calculate the curved surface area of the cone.

(c)[3]

Two cones are mathematically similar. The total surface area of the smaller cone is $80\text{ cm}^2$. The total surface area of the larger cone is $180\text{ cm}^2$. The volume of the smaller cone is $168\text{ cm}^3$. Calculate the volume of the larger cone.

(d)[3]

Calculate the angle between $PB$ and the base $ABCD$.

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