Foundation June 2018 Paper 1 Q19
19. Two squares are always similar.
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The areas of two squares are in the ratio 4 : 9.
(a)
Complete this statement with a fraction. [1]
The area of the smaller square is ………… of the area of the larger square.
(b) Write down a possible length for
- the side of the smaller square,
- the side of the larger square.
side of smaller square : side of larger square is ……… : ………
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| \(\dfrac{4}{9}\) or an equivalent fraction | B1 |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 : 3 or equivalent | B1 | |
| (2) |