Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - Perform calculations and solve problems related to the perimeters and areas of both compound shapes and sections of shapes, with answers potentially expressed in terms of π. Additionally, perform calculations and solve problems concerning the surface areas and volumes of both compound solids and sections of solids, such as determining the volume of half a sphere. - Compound shapes and parts of shapes

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Compound shapes and parts of shapes

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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics3 marks

Calculating areas of compound shapes

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A rectangle measuring 4 cm by 6 cm is attached to a semicircle with a diameter of 4 cm. Calculate the total area of the compound shape.

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Calculate the total area of the compound shape.
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Topic focus: Compound shapes and parts of shapes.
Question style: structured_mathematics.
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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics2 marks

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A cylinder has a radius of 3 cm and a height of 7 cm. Calculate the volume of the cylinder.

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Calculate the volume of the cylinder.
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