0580/22 Oct/Nov 2022, Question 22: Volume Factor of Similar Shapes
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 22 (Extended) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
Two similar objects have volumes 56 cm³ and 875 cm³; the smaller height is 18 cm. Find the larger object's height.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 1Volume scale factor = 875 ÷ 56 = 15.625
- 2Length scale factor = ∛15.625 = 2.5
- 3Height = 18 × 2.5 = 45 cm
Answer45
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