4MA0 Foundation January 2014 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelFoundationOld spec6 marksPlans, Elevations & NetsPrisms

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Prism with trapezium cross section, parallel sides 11 cm and 7 cm, height 10 cm, length 12 cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The diagram shows a solid prism.
The cross section of the prism is a trapezium.
The lengths of the parallel sides of the trapezium are 11 cm and 7 cm.
The perpendicular distance between the parallel sides of the trapezium is 10 cm.
The length of the prism is 12 cm.

(a) How many faces has this prism? (1)
(b) How many vertices has this prism? (1)
(c) Work out the area of the trapezium. (2)
(d) Work out the volume of the prism. (2)