4MA0 Foundation June 2014 Paper 1R Q15

EdexcelFoundationOld spec7 marks2D Area & PerimeterPythagoras

15 The diagram shows a rectangle \(PQRS\).
\(PQ = 14\) cm and \(QR = 9\) cm.
The point \(A\) lies on \(PS\) so that \(PA = 5\) cm.
The point \(B\) lies on \(SR\) so that \(BR = 8\) cm.

Rectangle PQRS with A on PS and B on SR, triangle AQB drawn; PQ 14 cm, QR 9 cm, PA 5 cm, BR 8 cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(a) Work out the area of triangle \(AQB\). (4)
(b) Work out the length of \(AQ\).
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. (3)