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4MA1/2H Jan 2019, Question 16: Volume Factor of Similar Shapes

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2H (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Two similar vases A and B have volumes 405 cm³ and 960 cm³; B's surface area is 928 cm². Find the surface area of A.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1(405 / 960)^(1/3) = 3/4
  2. 2(3/4)² = 9/16
  3. 3928 × (9/16) = 522

Answer522

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