How to find the Area and Volume of Similar Figures - Help with IGCSE GCSE Maths

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Similarity involving Area and Volume

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You understand now how to use a scale factor to find lengths of Similar Figures. But how can be calculate the Area and Volume of Similar Figures? If the scale factor is 2, will you then just multiply the Area by 2 to get the area of the similar figure? Check the next maths example questions to learn about similarity and area and volume and pass your next IGCSE GCSE maths exam!

How to calculate the Area of Similar Figures

First you will learn how to calculate the area of similar figures. Study the following example questions and understand why you have to square the scale factor when looking at similar figures and their area.

The best way to learn and understand maths is by solving example questions. Check the next maths video therefore and discover whether you understand how to calculate the area of two similar shaped.

How to calculate the Volume of Similar Figures

On your IGCSE GCSE maths exam you can also get questions about Similarity and Volume. Learn how to calculate the volume of similar figures and what to do with the scale factor. Let me know on the forum of my website if you still don't understand similarity. I will then help you with your maths and make some more example questions about similarity for you. Good luck and have fun!

Try to solve the next example question which will explain to you how to calculate the volume of similar figures. It is necessary you understand this if you are aiming to achieve a high grade on your IGCSE GCSE Maths exam.

Solving Past Paper Investigation Question about Area and Scale Factor

Some of you asked for my help solving these past paper questions involving similarity and proportion. Check the videos during your maths revision and prepare yourself for your own IGCSE GCSE Maths exam!

Example Question finding the Volume of Similar Cones

One of you asked for my help explaining this past paper question. It involves similarity and cones. Are your ready to pass your maths exam and can you solve this question? Make sure to study both parts during your revision and let me know if you need help solving other exam questions.

I received another interesting question about similar cones and their volume. Have a look at the following maths activity in which I explain how to solve these past paper questions. An excellent preparation for your own maths exam!

Congratulations! You now understand all you need to know about similarity to pass your maths exam. You understand how to find the scale factor and what to do with the scale factor when dealing with area and volume of similar figures. Continue with your maths revision and check the link below. Here I will explain to you what symmetry is. You will learn about lines of, planes of and rotational symmetry. I hope to see you there!

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