Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Similarity

Similarity — practice question

Two containers that are mathematically similar have heights of 30 cm and 75 cm. The larger one has a capacity of 5.5 litres.
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Calculate the capacity of the smaller container. State your answer in millilitres.

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This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Cubed ratio: $\left(\dfrac{75}{30}\right)^3$ or $\left(\dfrac{30}{75}\right)^3$

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