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0580/23 May/Jun 2026, Question 14: Volume and Surface Area of a Sphere

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 23 (Extended) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Given a sphere with volume 36π cm³, find its radius.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 14/3 π r³ = 36π
  2. 2r³ = 36 × 3 ÷ 4 = 27
  3. 3r = 3 cm

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