Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Similarity

Similarity — practice question

Triangle $ABC$ is similar, in the mathematical sense, to triangle $DEF$. For triangle $ABC$, $AC = 118.9$ cm and $AB = h$ cm. For triangle $DEF$, $DF = 159.9$ cm and $DE = 97.5$ cm. The diagram is labelled NOT TO SCALE.
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Calculate the value of $h$.

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This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: $\frac{118.9}{h}=\frac{159.9}{97.5}$

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