4400 Higher November 2006 Paper 3 Q20

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksSimilar Shapes

20

(a) The ratio of the areas of two similar triangles is \(1 : k\).
Write down, in terms of \(k\), the ratio of the lengths of their corresponding sides. (1)
(b)
Triangle ABC with P on AB and Q on AC, PQ parallel to BC; AB = 10 cm

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

\(AB = 10\) cm.
\(PQ\) is parallel to \(BC\).
The area of triangle \(APQ\) is half the area of triangle \(ABC\).
Calculate the length of \(AP\).
Give your answer correct to 2 significant figures. (2)