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Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation 4.9 Mensuration of 2d Shapes Questions

Use this mensuration page to calculate perimeters, areas, circle circumferences and sectors, including shapes built from rectangles, triangles and circles.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Foundation

Exam points

  • Calculate perimeters of rectangles, compound shapes and shapes drawn on grids.
  • Find areas of triangles, rectangles, trapezia and compound shapes from diagrams.
  • Use circle formulae for circumference, area, sectors or shaded regions.

Covered syllabus points

4.9.A Measurements within the metric system4.9.B Perimeters of triangles and rectangles4.9.C Areas of triangles and rectangles4.9.D The area of parallelograms and trapezia4.9.E Circumferences and areas of circles using relevant

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Change 3.6 metres into centimetres.
cm

Question 2

[Maximum number: 2]
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Question (a)

(a)

Work out the perimeter of shape L cm

[ 1 ]

Question (b)

(b)

Work out the area of shape L cm2\mathrm{cm}^{2}

[ 1 ]

Question 3

[Maximum number: 2]

The area of land on a farm is 120 hectares.
The farmer grows crops on 78\frac{7}{8} of the land.
On 23\frac{2}{3} of the land used to grow crops, the farmer grows wheat.

Here is a diagram of one field on the farm.

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Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The field is in the shape of a trapezium.
The lengths of the parallel sides are 80 m and 120 m.
The distance between the parallel sides is 110 m.

Work out the area of this field.
Give your answer in m2\mathrm{m}^{2}.

Question 4

[Maximum number: 1]
Figure for Question 4 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation

Work out the perimeter of shape L cm

Question 5

[Maximum number: 1]
Figure for Question 5 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation

Work out the area of shape L cm2\mathrm{cm}^{2}

Question 6

[Maximum number: 2]

A circle has radius 6.4 cm
Work out the area of the circle.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.
cm2\mathrm{cm}^{2}

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