UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2012 Question 3

Question 3

Mensuration of Solids

A cuboid has a length 13cm, width 9cm and height 8cm. calculate its surface area

  1. A.600cm2
  2. B.586cm2
  3. C.700cm2
  4. D.450cm2
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Answer: B (586cm2)

Explanation

2(13 × 9 + 13 × 8 + 9 × 8) = 2(117 + 104 + 72) = 586 cm².