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O-LevelMathematicsGeometry4024/11 · May/June 2019 · Q194 Marks

The diagram shows triangle ABC. D is a point on AC such that angle BDC = angle ABC. [Figure of triangle ABC with point D on AC]

  1. (a)Explain why triangle BDC is similar to triangle ABC. Give a reason for each statement you make.[2]
  2. (b)AC = 10 cm, BC = 8 cm and BD = 6 cm. Calculate AB.[2]

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  1. [2] Angle C is common Angle BDC = angle ABC (given) Hence similar B1 for the two correct pairings or one pair with reason
  2. [2] 7.5 oe M1 for AB/6 = 10/8 or AB/10 = 6/8 oe

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Topic
Geometry, O-Level Mathematics (syllabus 4024). Structured question, 4 marks.
Source
O-Level Mathematics, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 19.

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