Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Similarity

Similarity — practice question

Four triangles, $A$, $B$, $C$ and $D$, are illustrated with angle markings: triangle $A$ has angles $55^\circ$ and $75^\circ$; triangle $B$ has angles $55^\circ$ and $80^\circ$; triangle $C$ has angles $35^\circ$ and $80^\circ$; triangle $D$ has angles $45^\circ$ and $55^\circ$. The diagrams are marked "NOT TO SCALE".
(a)[1]

Of these triangles, two are similar. State the letters of that pair of triangles.

(b)[2]

Determine the value of $h$.

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