4400 Higher June 2004 Paper 4 Q12

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Quadrilateral P with sides 5 cm, 8 cm and y cm; larger quadrilateral Q with corresponding sides x cm, 12 cm and 15 cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Quadrilateral \(\mathbf{P}\) is mathematically similar to quadrilateral \(\mathbf{Q}\).

(a) Calculate the value of \(x\). (2)
(b) Calculate the value of \(y\). (2)

The area of quadrilateral \(\mathbf{P}\) is 60 cm2.

(c) Calculate the area of quadrilateral \(\mathbf{Q}\). (2)