CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Extended Similar Shape Lengths
Practise matching corresponding sides in similar triangles and using one consistent linear scale factor to calculate an unknown length.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Objective
- E4.4.1
- Level
- Extended
Practise matching corresponding sides in similar triangles and using one consistent linear scale factor to calculate an unknown length.

NOT TO SCALE
In the diagram, S lies on PQ and T lies on PR.
ST is parallel to QR.
ST=3 cm,QR=9 cm and PS=5 cm.
Work out PQ.
15
M1 for 93=PQ5 oe or better