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St Nicholas 2025 P6 Maths Prelim — Paper 2 Q15d Solution

Paper 2 · Q15d · 2 marks · Angles

Question

On the grid, (d) Draw rectangle DEFG such that it has the same area as triangle CDE. Rectangle DEFG must not overlap with trapezium ABCD and triangle CDE.

Worked solution

  1. Rectangle DEFG is drawn sharing side DE, with the other side chosen so that its area equals the area of triangle CDE, placed away from the trapezium and triangle.

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