0580/13 Oct/Nov 2024, Question 24: Finding Missing Sides
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks
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The question, in short
Two similar parallelograms are shown; A has base 6.75 cm and side x cm, B has base 2.7 cm and side 3.2 cm. Find x.
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Solution · 2 marks
- 1Scale factor = 6.75 ÷ 2.7 = 2.5
- 2x = 3.2 × 2.5 = 8
Answer8
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