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Calculate the value of $h$.
Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Similarity
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Two right-angled triangles are illustrated. In triangle $ABC$, the base is $BC = 7.2\text{ cm}$ and the height is $AC = 5.6\text{ cm}$. In triangle $DEF$, the base is $EF = 8.1\text{ cm}$ and the height is $DF = h\text{ cm}$. The diagram is labelled NOT TO SCALE.
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This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The required proportion is $\frac{5.6}{h}=\frac{7.2}{8.1}$.” …
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