WAEC Mathematics 2001 Question 43

Question 43

Mensuration of Solids

The height of a right circular cone is 4 cm. The radius of its base is 3 cm. Find its curved surface area.

  1. A.9π cm2
  2. B.15π cm2
  3. C.16π cm2
  4. D.20π cm2
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Answer: B (15π cm2)

Explanation

Slant height = √(32 + 42) = 5 cm. Curved surface = πrl = π × 3 × 5 = 15π cm2.