Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Similarity

Similarity — practice question

The diagram shows AB and CD as parallel lines. AD and BC meet at X at right angles. AB is 10 cm, CD is 5 cm, AX is 8 cm and BX is 6 cm.
(a(i))[2]

Use similar triangles to work out DX.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate angle XAB.

(b)[6]

Determine the values of v, w, x and y.

(c)[3]

Find the volume of the smaller container.

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