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Ratio Sharing

Revise Ratio Sharing in Ratio & Proportion for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a very high-frequency exam topic, so it is worth revising until the core ideas feel automatic.

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Fair Sharing

Introduction 2

The "Parts" Method

Key Facts 3

Method: The 3-Step Process

Deep Dive 4

Worked Example 1: Two-Way Share

Notes 5

Worked Example 2: Three-Way Share

Notes 6

Common Mistakes

Notes 7

Knowledge Organiser: Sharing in a Ratio

Summary

Sample Flashcards

Sharing Method

1) Add up parts 2) Divide total by parts 3) Multiply for each share

Sharing Ratios

Add ratio parts, divide total by sum, multiply by each part

Exam questions for Ratio Sharing

£300 is shared in the ratio 2:3 What is the smaller share?

A. £100
B. £120
C. £150
D. £180

1 markfoundation

Liam says: "If you share £50 in the ratio 1:4, the larger share is £40." Explain why Liam is correct.

2 marksstandard

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