Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Similarity

Similarity — practice question

The diagram shows two triangles. Triangle $ABC$ has sides $AB$, $BC = 34\text{ cm}$ and $AC = 28\text{ cm}$. Triangle $DEF$ has sides $DE$, $EF = 85\text{ cm}$ and $DF$. The diagram is not drawn to scale. Triangle $ABC$ is similar to triangle $DEF$.
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Calculate the value of $DF$.

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