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0580/12 Feb/Mar 2021, Question 17: Similar Triangles

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Use the similar triangles ABC and PQR, with AC = 1.61 cm, CB = 2.8 cm, RQ = 3.2 cm, to find x, the length PR.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Corresponding sides: x/1.61 = 3.2/2.8
  2. 2x = 1.61 × 3.2 ÷ 2.8
  3. 3x = 1.84

Answer1.84

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