Ratio & ProportionStudy Notes
Worked Example 2: Different Units
Part of Ratio Problems — GCSE Mathematics
This study notes covers Worked Example 2: Different Units within Ratio Problems for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Ratio Problems in Ratio & Proportion for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 3 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 5 of 7 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 5 of 7
Practice
14 questions
Recall
3 flashcards
Worked Example 2: Different Units
Simplify the ratio £1.50 : 75p
Step 1 Convert to same units
£1.50 = 150p
So ratio is 150p : 75p = 150:75
Step 2 Simplify (divide by HCF = 75)
150 ÷ 75 = 2
75 ÷ 75 = 1
Final Write answer
£1.50 : 75p = 2:1