Foundation January 2019 Paper 2R Q22
22 The diagram shows a trapezium.
Diagram NOT accurately drawn
Work out the value of \(y\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
(4)
| Scheme | Marks |
|---|---|
| M1 | |
| tan ‘35’ = \(\dfrac{x}{15}\) or tan ‘55’ = \(\dfrac{15}{x}\) | M1 |
| \(x\) = 15 × tan ‘35’ (= 10.5...) or \(x = \dfrac{15}{\tan \text{‘}55\text{’}}\) (= 10.5…) | M1 |
| 10.5 + 37 Answer: 47.5 | A1 |
| (4) | |
| (4 marks) |
Notes
M1: Forming a right-angled triangle with angle 125 – 90 marked or 55 marked
A1: Awrt 47.5