ECZ 2025 · GCE Paper 1 — Similarity and Congruency

Two similar pyramids A and B have surface areas 180 cm2 and 80 cm2 respectively. The volume of pyramid A is 810 cm3. Calculate the volume of pyramid B.

  • A. 720 cm3
  • B. 120 cm3
  • C. 240 cm3
  • D. 360 cm3

Verified working — step 1

Similar solids link three ratios: lengths k, areas k2, volumes k3. From an AREA ratio, step down to lengths, then up to volumes.

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