Formula: Real-world Applications of Surface Area of Cuboids

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on applying the formula for surface area of cuboids in real-world contexts, with varied question types to develop procedural and problem-solving skills.

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Formula: Real-world Applications of Surface Area of Cuboids

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
A cardboard box measures 2m by 1.5m by 0.75m. Calculate its surface area.
[3 marks]
2.
What is the surface area of a rectangular swimming pool measuring 10m by 4m by 1.5m?
[3 marks]
3.
A storage container has dimensions 3m x 2m x 1.2m. Find its surface area.
[3 marks]
4.
Calculate the surface area of a box with length 5m, width 2.5m, and height 1.8m.
[3 marks]
5.
A delivery crate's dimensions are 1.2m by 0.8m by 0.6m. Find its surface area.
[3 marks]
6.
A rectangular box has a surface area of 54 m². If the length is 3m and the width is 2m, find the height.
[4 marks]
7.
A shipping container with dimensions 4m x 2.5m x 2m needs new paint on its surface. How much area will be painted?
[4 marks]
8.
A large rectangular box, measuring 12m by 8m by 3m, is covered with plastic sheeting. Calculate the total area of plastic needed.
[4 marks]
9.
A manufacturer designs a rectangular prism for storage with a surface area of 96 m². The length is twice the width, and the height is 2 m. Find the dimensions.
[5 marks]
10.
A cube-shaped box has a surface area of 150 cm². Find the length of one side.
[3 marks]
11.
Identify and correct the mistake in this surface area calculation: A cuboid with dimensions 3m, 4m, and 5m has surface area calculated as 94 m².
[5 marks]

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1/1/2026
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