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In the triangle PQRPQRPQR, the line segment ST ST\,ST is parallel to the base QRQRQR, where S S\,S lies on PQ PQ\,PQ and T T\,T lies on PRPRPR.

PS=8PS = 8PS=8 cm, SQ=4SQ = 4SQ=4 cm, QR=15QR = 15QR=15 cm, PT=6PT = 6PT=6 cm.

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Calculate the length of TRTRTR.

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b.

Calculate the length of STSTST.

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Similar Shapes (Lengths) Questions

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Practise AQA GCSE Maths Similar Shapes (Lengths) with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 27 questions, matched to the AQA GCSE Maths (8300) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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