GCE Mathematics 1990 Question 26

Question 26

Mensuration of Solids

Calculate the surface area of a sphere of radius 7cm. (Take π = 22/7)

  1. A.86cm2
  2. B.154cm2
  3. C.616cm2
  4. D.1434cm2
  5. E.4312cm2
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Answer: C (616cm2)

Explanation

Surface area = 4πr2 = 4 × 22/7 × 49 = 616cm2.