GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Volume of a Prism Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Volume of a Prism, with full model answers. Covers volume of cuboids and prisms.
Volume of a Prism exam questions
1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.
About GCSE Maths Volume of a Prism
Volume of a Prism is a Grade 4+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Foundation and Higher tier papers. These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Prism Volume = cross-section area x length.
- Units cm³ or m³.
- Problems Find missing lengths.
Common mistakes in Volume of a Prism
- Using surface area.
- Mixing units.
Try two Volume of a Prism exam-style questions
1. A prism has cross-section 12 cm² and length 9 cm. Find the volume. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
108 cm³
2. A cuboid has volume 120 cm³, length 5 and width 4. Find the height. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
6 cm
Volume of a Prism FAQs
Which exam boards include Volume of a Prism?
These questions suit every major board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduqas, CCEA, Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and OxfordAQA IGCSE.
What grade is Volume of a Prism in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 4+ topic, so it mostly appears on Foundation and Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Volume of a Prism questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
