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2 marksVolume of Solids

CSEC Mathematics · May/June 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)

A diagram shows a silver box with no lid. The sides and bottom of the box are 1.5 cm thick. External measurements are length 30 cm, width 20 cm, and height 15 cm.

Calculate the volume of the box using the external measurements.

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  1. 4(b)(i)Complete the statement: The internal length of the box is 30 cm – 2 × 1.5 cm = [1 mark]
  2. 4(b)(ii)Complete the statement: The internal width of the box is [2 marks]
  3. 4(b)(iii)Complete the statement: The internal depth of the box is [1 mark]
  4. 4(c)Calculate the internal volume of the box.[2 marks]
  5. 4(d)The box is made of silver which has a mass of 10.5 g for each cm³. Calculate the mass of the silver box, giving your answer in kg.[3 marks]

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