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Similar Shapes (Area and Volume)

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Question 9

Two scale models, R and S, are mathematically similar.

The width of model R is 2 cm. The width of model S is 8 cm. The surface area of model R is 15 cm2.

a.

Work out the surface area of model S.

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b.

The volume of model S is 1280 cm3. Work out the volume of model R.

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Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) Questions

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Practise Edexcel GCSE Maths Similar Shapes (Area and Volume) with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 28 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Maths (1MA1) 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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