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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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1

Fair Sharing

Introduction2

The "Parts" Method

Key Facts3

Method: The 3-Step Process

Deep Dive4

Worked Example 1: Two-Way Share

Notes5

Worked Example 2: Three-Way Share

Notes6

Common Mistakes

Notes

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

Sample Questions

£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

14

exam-style questions

12

revision flashcards

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