SAT Math · Geometry and Trigonometry
SAT Area and Volume Practice
Find area, surface area and volume of 2D and 3D shapes, including how scaling a figure changes them.
About These Questions
There are 110 official questions for this skill in the College Board question bank: 36 easy, 38 medium and 36 hard. 79 are multiple choice and 31 are student-produced responses, where you type your own answer. Each one has the official answer and explanation.
Tips for Geometry and Trigonometry
- Use the SAT reference sheet for area, volume and special right triangles instead of memorizing everything.
- Draw and label the figure, even when one is given, and mark every length you know.
- Remember that sin x = cos(90° − x), and that a circle's equation shows its center and radius.
Common Questions
What do SAT Area and Volume questions test?
Find area, surface area and volume of 2D and 3D shapes, including how scaling a figure changes them. It is part of Geometry and Trigonometry in SAT Math.
How many SAT Area and Volume practice questions are there?
110 official questions from the College Board question bank: 36 easy, 38 medium and 36 hard. 79 are multiple choice and 31 are student-produced responses, where you type your own answer.
Do these questions have explanations?
Yes. Each one has the official answer and explanation, and you can check your answer instantly.
How do I get better at SAT Area and Volume?
Use the SAT reference sheet for area, volume and special right triangles instead of memorizing everything. Draw and label the figure, even when one is given, and mark every length you know.
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