Intermediate November 2024 Unit 1 Q9
9. Calculate the area of the trapezium shown below.
You must give the units of your answer. [3]
Diagram not drawn to scale
From the formula list: Area of trapezium \(= \dfrac{1}{2}(a+b)h\)
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (Area =) \(\dfrac{(15 + 9)}{2} \times 8\) or equivalent | M1 | May be seen in stages. Award M1 for one of the following:
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| = 96 | A1 | Allow M1A1 for correct intent or complete method seen with correct answer e.g. 15 + 9 × 8 ÷ 2 = 96 |
| cm\(^2\) | U1 | Independent of all other marks. |
Corrected by Westie's Workshop
- The board's mark scheme printed “with correct answer .e.g.”. Changed to “with correct answer e.g.” because there is a stray full stop before “e.g.”.
Original: see the board's mark scheme PDF (link above).