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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - Perform calculations and solve problems related to the surface area and volume of various shapes, including cuboids, prisms, cylinders, cones, spheres, and pyramids. Answers may be expressed in terms of π. The relevant formulas include those for the curved surface area and volume of these solids, as well as the surface area of a sphere. A prism is defined as any solid with a consistent cross-section, such as a cylindrical sector. - Surface area and volume

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Calculating the volume of a prism.

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Volume of a Prism

A rectangular prism has a length of 10 cm, a width of 4 cm, and a height of 5 cm.

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    Calculate the volume of the prism.

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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics3 marks

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Surface Area of a Cylinder

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

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    Calculate the total surface area of the cylinder.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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