1MA0 Higher June 2013 Paper 1 Q22

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22 P and Q are two triangular prisms that are mathematically similar.

Prism P with cross section ABC (AC = 6 cm, area 10 cm squared) and length 15 cm; prism Q with cross section DEF (DF = 12 cm)

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Prism P has triangle \(ABC\) as its cross section.
Prism Q has triangle \(DEF\) as its cross section.

\(AC = 6\) cm
\(DF = 12\) cm

The area of the cross section of prism P is 10 cm\(^2\).
The length of prism P is 15 cm.

Work out the volume of prism Q. (4)