4400 Higher June 2005 Paper 3 Q7

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marks2D Area & PerimeterPrisms

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Prism with trapezium cross section: parallel sides 5 cm and 9 cm, distance between them 6 cm, length of prism 15 cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

The diagram shows a prism.
The cross section of the prism is a trapezium.
The lengths of the parallel sides of the trapezium are 9 cm and 5 cm.
The distance between the parallel sides of the trapezium is 6 cm.
The length of the prism is 15 cm.

(a) Work out the area of the trapezium. (2)
(b) Work out the volume of the prism. (2)