4MA0 Higher January 2014 Paper 4 Q2

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marks2D Area & PerimeterPrisms

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Prism with trapezium cross section; parallel sides 11 cm and 7 cm, 10 cm apart; 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) Work out the area of the trapezium. (2)
(b) Work out the volume of the prism. (2)