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 15 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 15
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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Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Ratio Basics. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.
Practice Questions for Ratio Basics
Write the ratio 12:18 in its simplest form.
Explain the difference between the ratio 3:5 and the ratio 5:3.
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