ECZ 2017 · GCE Paper 1 — Mensuration

The curved surface area of a cone is 88 cm². Given that the base radius is 4 cm, calculate the slant height of the cone. [π = 227, A = πrl]

  • A. 3.5 cm
  • B. 14 cm
  • C. 22 cm
  • D. 7 cm

Verified working — step 1

A = πrl: 88 = (227) × 4 × l = (887)l, so l = 88 × 788= …

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