Mathematics
The figure (i) given below shows a solid of uniform cross-section. Find the volume of the solid. All measurements are in cm and all angles in the figure are right angles.
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Answer
(a) From figure,
The line AB divides the figure, into two cuboids vertical and horizontal.
Volume of solid = Volume of vertical cuboid + Volume of horizontal cuboid
= 4 × 2 × 6 + 4 × 4 × 2
= 48 + 32
= 80 cm3
Hence, volume of solid = 80 cm3.
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