GCE Mathematics 1989 Question 35

Question 35

Mensuration of Solids

Find the volume of a cone of radius 3.5cm and vertical height 12cm. (Take π = 22/7)

  1. A.3.4cm3
  2. B.15.5cm3
  3. C.21.0cm3
  4. D.42.0cm3
  5. E.154.0cm3
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Answer: E (154.0cm3)

Explanation

V = ⅓πr2h = ⅓ × 22/7 × 3.5 × 3.5 × 12 = 154.0 cm³.