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O-LevelMathematicsMensuration4024/11 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q154 Marks

Draw triangle ABC with AB = 8 cm, AC = 7cm and CÂB = 130°. AB has been drawn for you.

  1. (a)Draw triangle ABC with AB = 8 cm, AC = 7cm and CÂB = 130°. AB has been drawn for you.[2]
  2. (b)By making suitable measurements, find the area of triangle ABC.[2]

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  1. [2] (a) Triangle ABC drawn with an acceptable C.
  2. B1 for AC = 7 cm or B1 for ∠ CAB = 130°
  3. [2] (b) 21 to 22 inclusive, WWW;
  4. Or FT their triangle, provided the perp. height is not one of the sides, WWW.
  5. M1 for ½ base × height with matching base and height.

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Topic
Mensuration, O-Level Mathematics (syllabus 4024). Structured question, 4 marks.
Source
O-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 15.

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