Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Non-right-angled triangles

Non-right-angled triangles — practice question

The diagram depicts a triangular prism, with $AC = 15\text{ cm}$, $BC = 14\text{ cm}$, and $\angle ACB = 27^\circ$.
(a)[3]

Calculate $AB$

(b)[3]

The prism has length $p\text{ cm}$, and its volume is $1000\text{ cm}^3$. Calculate $p$

(c)[2]

The prism is to be placed inside a carton. The carton is a cuboid with dimensions $15\text{ cm}$ by $p\text{ cm}$ by $h\text{ cm}$. Calculate the smallest possible value of $h$.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: $15^2+14^2-2(14)(15)\cos27$

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