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0580/32 May/Jun 2025, Question 2: Naming and Properties of 3D Solids

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 32 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Using the square-based pyramid diagram, state how many edges and how many vertices the pyramid has to complete the statement.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Edges: 4 round the square base + 4 up to the apex = 8
  2. 2Vertices: 4 on the base + 1 apex = 5
  3. 38 edges and 5 vertices

Answer8 and 5

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