WAEC Mathematics 2002 Question 34

Question 34

Mensuration of Solids

The volume of a cylinder of radius 14cm is 210cm3. What is the curved surface area of the cylinder?

  1. A.15cm2
  2. B.30cm2
  3. C.616cm2
  4. D.1262cm2
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Answer: B (30cm2)

Explanation

Curved surface 2πrh = 2 × (πr2h)/r = 2 × 210/14 = 30 cm2.