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CAIE IGCSE Mathematics C5.5.2 Surface Areas & Volumes of Compound Solids

Practise calculating surface areas and volumes of compound or partial solids, including answers left in terms of π.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Core

Exam points

  • add exposed curved and plane surfaces while excluding faces hidden at joins
  • calculate volumes of hemispheres, half-cylinders or combined solids from given formulae
  • subtract occupied volume from a container to find empty space, water or a percentage

C5.5.2 Carry out calculations and solve problems involving surface areas and question 1

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Figure for Question C5.5.2 Carry out calculations and solve problems involving surface areas and question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core
Figure for Question C5.5.2 Carry out calculations and solve problems involving surface areas and question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core

The diagram shows an open rectangular box and a solid cuboid.

24 of these cuboids are placed inside the box.

Calculate the volume of empty space in the box.
Give the units of your answer.

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