4MA0 Higher June 2014 Paper 3R Q12

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12 In the diagram, \(DAPS\) and \(CBQR\) are straight lines.
\(AB\) is parallel to \(QP\) and \(DC\) is parallel to \(RS\).
\(AD = 11\) cm, \(BC = 5\) cm, \(PS = 27.5\) cm and \(RS = 42.5\) cm.

Straight lines DAPS and CBQR; quadrilateral ABCD with AD = 11 cm and BC = 5 cm, quadrilateral PQRS with PS = 27.5 cm and RS = 42.5 cm; AB parallel to QP and DC parallel to RS

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

Quadrilateral \(ABCD\) is similar to quadrilateral \(PQRS\).

(a) Find the ratio of the length of \(AB\) to the length of \(PQ\).
Give your answer in the form \(1 : n\) (2)
(b) Work out the length of \(RQ\). (2)
(c) Work out the length of \(CD\). (2)

The area of quadrilateral \(ABCD\) is 54 cm2

(d) Work out the area of quadrilateral \(PQRS\). (2)