WAEC Mathematics 2020 Question 38

Question 38

Mensuration of Solids

The diameter of a sphere is 12 cm. Calculate, correct to the nearest cm3, the volume of the sphere. [Take π = 22/7]

  1. A.903 cm3
  2. B.904 cm3
  3. C.905 cm3
  4. D.906 cm3
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (905 cm3)

Explanation

r = 6 cm. V = (4/3) × (22/7) × 216 ≈ 905.1, so 905 cm3.