Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Similarity

Similarity — practice question

The diagram displays two cylinders. The smaller cylinder is 5 cm in diameter and 13 cm high. The larger cylinder is 12.5 cm in diameter and 32.5 cm high. The diagram is not drawn to scale.
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Show that the two cylinders are mathematically similar.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: $13 \div 5 = 2.6$ and $32.5 \div 12.5 = 2.6$ (or equivalent)

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