2026 NORTHBROOKS P2 Q5

2026 NORTHBROOKS P2 Q5

Secondary 4
9 marks
  1. In the diagram, angle \(ABE=\) angle \(ADC\).
    \(AB=6\text{ cm}\), \(AE=8\text{ cm}\) and \(ED=4\text{ cm}\).
    1. Show that triangles \(ABE\) and \(ADC\) are geometrically similar.[2]
    2. Calculate \(BC\).[2]
    3. Find the ratio of area of quadrilateral \(BCDE\) : area of triangle \(ACD\).[1]
  2. The diagram shows a regular pentagon \(A\), a square \(B\) and two sides of a regular polygon \(C\).
    Find the number of sides of regular polygon \(C\).[4]

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Answer:(a)(i) AA similarity. (ii) \(10\text{ cm}\). (iii) \(3:4\). (b) 20 sides.

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