1MA0 Higher June 2016 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksPrisms

14 The diagram shows a metal bar in the shape of a prism.

Metal bar in the shape of a prism with a U-shaped cross section, length 120 cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The length of the metal bar is 120 cm.
The cross section of the metal bar is shown below.

U-shaped cross section: overall width 12 cm and height 15 cm, each upright 2 cm wide, inner gap 13 cm deep

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

All corners are right angles.

The metal bar is made from steel with density 8 g/cm\(^3\).

Sean has a trolley.
The trolley can carry a maximum mass of 250 kg.

How many metal bars can the trolley carry at the same time?
You must show your working. (5)