Foundation November 2017 Unit 2 Q13
13. 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 =) \(\dfrac{(17{\cdot}3 + 8{\cdot}2)}{2} \times 9{\cdot}4\) or equivalent | M1 | Allow M1 for correct intent seen. e.g. 17·3 + 8·2 × 9·4 ÷ 2 (M0 if only unsupported answer of 55·84 given.) |
| = 119·85 ISW | A1 | Accept 120, 119·8 or 119·9 from correct work. |
| cm2 | U1 | Independent of all other marks. |