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4MA1/1HR Jan 2023, Question 2: Surface Area of a Cuboid and Cylinder

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1HR (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Using the prism diagram with a right-angled triangular end of legs 4.8 cm and 3.6 cm, length 7 cm and sloping edge 6 cm, calculate its total surface area to 3 significant figures.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 10.5 × 4.8 × 3.6 = 8.64
  2. 22 × 8.64 = 17.28
  3. 37 × 3.6 = 25.2
  4. 47 × 4.8 = 33.6
  5. 57 × 6 = 42
  6. 617.28 + 25.2 + 33.6 + 42 = 118.08
  7. 7118.08 ≈ 118

Answer118

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