ECZ 2023 · O-Level Paper 1 — Similarity and Congruency

The areas of two similar shapes are in the ratio 25 : 36. If the length of the smaller shape is 2cm, find the length of the larger shape.

  • A. 7225cm
  • B. 125cm
  • C. 6cm
  • D. 53cm

Verified working — step 1

Area ratio smaller:larger = 25:36

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