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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 4.11.A lengths in similar shapes

Practise similar-length questions by matching corresponding sides, finding the linear scale factor and applying it to the missing length.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Foundation

Exam points

  • Match corresponding sides in similar quadrilaterals, triangles or other shapes.
  • Find and use the linear scale factor to calculate a missing side length.
  • Work with algebraic or numerical similar-shape diagrams to find x, y or a length.

4.11.A Geometrical properties of similar figures question 1

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17 A B C and DEF are similar triangles.

Figure for Question 4.11.A Geometrical properties of similar figures question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Foundation

Question (a)

(a)

Work out the length of DF.
cm

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Question (b)

(b)

Work out the length of BC.

1830 students in a class sat a Mathematics test.
The mean mark in the test for the 30 students was 26.8

13 of the 30 students in the class are boys.
The mean mark in the test for the boys was 25
Find the mean mark in the test for the girls.
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures.

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