Support · Stage 5 · Properties of geometrical figures B (Path)

Support Establish for 2 similar figures with similarity ratio a:b that their areas are in the ratio a²:b² and their volumes are in the ratio a³:b³

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Prerequisite dot points

Solve problems involving unknown lengths and scale factors of similar figures and related practical problems

Stage 5 · Properties of geometrical figures A Draft mapping

  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Similar figure word problems
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on similar figure word problems; good for drill or homework.

Name the vertices in matching order when using the similar symbol (~) in a similarity statement

Stage 5 · Properties of geometrical figures A Draft mapping

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Determine the scale factor for pairs of similar polygons and circles

Stage 5 · Properties of geometrical figures A Draft mapping

  • Interactive toolStarter
    Mathigon: Dilations (enlargements)
    Mathigon (Amplify) · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
    Use it for: Enlarge shapes about a centre and see how scale factor changes lengths.