WAEC Mathematics 2007 Question 48

Question 48

Mensuration of Solids

The volume of a cylinder is 1200 cm3 and the area of its base is 150 cm2. Find the height of the cylinder.

  1. A.80.00 cm
  2. B.8.00 cm
  3. C.0.80 cm
  4. D.0.08 cm
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Answer: B (8.00 cm)

Explanation

Volume = base area × height, so height = 1200 ÷ 150 = 8 cm.