This key facts covers Understanding Ratios 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 2 of 14 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 2 of 14
Practice
12 questions
Recall
22 flashcards
Understanding Ratios
- Definition: A ratio compares quantities of the same kind
- Notation: Written as a:b or a/b or "a to b"
- Simplest form: Like fractions, ratios should be simplified
- Parts: In 3:5, there are 3+5=8 parts total
- Order matters: 2:3 is different from 3:2