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Part of Ratio Basics — GCSE Mathematics

This exam tips covers Exam Tips within Ratio Basics for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Ratio Basics in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 14 of 14 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.

Topic position

Section 14 of 14

Practice

12 questions

Recall

22 flashcards

Exam Tips

Read carefully: Is it ratio OF or ratio TO?
Units: Convert to same units first
Check: Parts should add up to total
Simplify: Always give simplest form
Calculator: Use for large numbers

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Practice Questions for Ratio Basics

Write the ratio 12:18 in its simplest form.

A. 6:9
B. 4:6
C. 2:3
D. 3:2

1 markfoundation

Explain the difference between the ratio 3:5 and the ratio 5:3.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

What is a ratio?

A comparison of quantities of the same kind Written as a:b or a/b Example: 3:5 means '3 parts to 5 parts'

Order in Ratios

Order MATTERS! Boys:Girls = 3:5 means: • 3 boys for every 5 girls Girls:Boys = 5:3 means: • 5 girls for every 3 boys Different meanings!

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