4MA0 Higher January 2012 Paper 3 Q12

EdexcelHigherOld spec7 marksSimilar Shapes

12 \(ABCD\) and \(APQR\) are two similar quadrilaterals.
\(PQ\) = 9 cm.
\(BC\) = 6 cm.
\(AD\) = 5 cm.
\(QR\) = 12 cm.

Quadrilateral ABCD inside the similar quadrilateral APQR with the region between them shaded; PQ = 9 cm, BC = 6 cm, QR = 12 cm, AD = 5 cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(a) Find the length of \(DC\). (2)
(b) Find the length of \(AR\). (2)

The area of the quadrilateral \(ABCD\) is 32 cm\(^2\).

(c) Calculate the area of the shaded region. (3)