JAMB Mathematics questions: Mensuration

26 questions with answers and explanations. Tap an option to check yourself.

1. Question 21· Mensuration· JAMB

   Find the length of an arc of a circle of radius 14 cm that subtends an angle of 90° at the centre. (Take π = 22/7.)

   • A22 cm
   • B44 cm
   • C11 cm
   • D154 cm

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2. Question 22· Mensuration· JAMB

   Find the volume of a cone of radius 3 cm and height 7 cm. (Take π = 22/7.)

   • A132 cm³
   • B198 cm³
   • C66 cm³
   • D22 cm³

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3. Question 23· Mensuration· JAMB

   Find the total surface area of a cuboid measuring 4 cm by 3 cm by 2 cm.

   • A26 cm²
   • B24 cm²
   • C52 cm²
   • D48 cm²

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4. Question 24· Mensuration· JAMB

   Find the curved surface area of a cone of radius 3 cm and slant height 5 cm. [π = 3.14]

   • A15 cm²
   • B28.26 cm²
   • C75.36 cm²
   • D47.1 cm²

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5. Question 25· Mensuration· JAMB

   Find the volume of a cylinder of radius 14 cm and height 5 cm. (Take π = 22/7.)

   • A440 cm³
   • B3080 cm³
   • C1540 cm³
   • D6160 cm³

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6. Question 26· Mensuration· JAMB

   A cylinder of radius 7 cm has a curved surface area of 440 cm². Find its height. (Take π = 22/7.)

   • A20 cm
   • B10 cm
   • C5 cm
   • D14 cm

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