Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Similarity

Similarity — practice question

The figure shows triangle $ABC$ and triangle $XYZ$ are similar. The side lengths are $AB=3$ cm, $BC=8$ cm, $YZ=12$ cm and $ZX=15$ cm.
(a)[1]

Calculate the value of $XY$.

(b)[2]

If the area of triangle $ABC$ is $10\text{ cm}^2$, determine the area of triangle $XYZ$.

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