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Question 14

The diagram shows a metal plate.

  • The base of the plate is 8 cm long.
  • The left-hand vertical side is 3 cm high.
  • The right-hand vertical side is 7 cm high.
  • The top edge starts at the left, goes horizontally for 5 cm, and then slants up to the top of the right-hand side.

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Metal plate with an 8 cm base, vertical sides of 3 cm and 7 cm, and a 5 cm horizontal top section followed by a sloping edge.

Work out the area of the metal plate.

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Area of Compound Shapes Questions

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Practise Edexcel GCSE Maths Area of Compound Shapes with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 35 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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