Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Vector geometry

Vector geometry — practice question

The diagram shows triangle $OYC$. Point $A$ lies on $OY$ and point $B$ lies on $CY$. $AB$ is parallel to $OC$. The lines $AC$ and $OB$ intersect at $X$.
(a)[3]

Prove that triangle $ABX$ is similar to triangle $COX$. For every statement you write, include a reason.

(b(i))[1]

Given $\overrightarrow{OA} = 3a$ and $\overrightarrow{OC} = 6c$ and $CB : BY = 1 : 2$, find, as simply as possible, $\overrightarrow{AB}$ in terms of $a$ and/or $c$.

(b(ii))[2]

Find, as simply as possible, $\overrightarrow{CY}$ in terms of $a$ and/or $c$.

(c(i))[2]

Find the ratio $OX : XB$ in simplest form.

(c(ii))[1]

Find the ratio area of triangle $COX$ : area of triangle $ABX$ in its simplest form.

(c(iii))[1]

Find the ratio area of triangle $AYB$ : area of trapezium $OABC$ in its simplest form.

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