Edexcel
GCSE
Maths
Ratio
Edexcel GCSE Maths revision on Ratio. Aligned to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 specification. This bank has 22 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 22)
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Question 1
Simplify 12 : 18.
- A) 1:2
- B) 2:3
- C) 3:4
- D) 4:6
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Answer: 2:3
Simplify by dividing both parts by their HCF. HCF(12, 18) = 6. So 12:18 = 2:3.
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Question 2
In a ratio 3:5, the total parts = ?
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Answer: 8
Total parts = sum of ratio terms = 3 + 5 = 8. Useful for sharing problems.
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Question 3
Share 60 in the ratio 2:3.
- A) 20 : 40
- B) 24 : 36
- C) 25 : 35
- D) 30 : 30
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Answer: 24 : 36
Total parts: 2+3 = 5. Each part: 60/5 = 12. 2 parts = 24, 3 parts = 36. Check: 24+36 = 60.
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