Reduction of a rectangle

Reduction of a rectangle

Secondary 2
5 marks
TGM Original Questions

A rectangular card measures \(15\) cm by \(10\) cm. It is reduced by scale factor \(\dfrac25\).

  1. Find the length and width of the reduced rectangle.[2]
  2. Find its perimeter.[2]
  3. Explain whether the original and reduced rectangles are congruent.[1]

Solution:

Solution locked

Sign in to view the step-by-step solution

Please join our E Math programme to search for similar questions for more practice.

E Math Tuition
Answer:(a) \(6.0\text{ cm}\) by \(4.0\text{ cm}\) (b) \(20.0\text{ cm}\) (c) Similar, not congruent.

Need help? Join our JC Math tuition classes.

Learn more